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title: "Compensatory measures for impacts of offshore windfarms on benthic habitats"
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# Compensatory measures for impacts of offshore windfarms on benthic habitats

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b05452a-b2bc-42f9-bcc6-e078015e7a91

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## Summary

Natural England is conducting a procurement process titled "Compensatory measures for impacts of offshore windfarms on benthic habitats", categorized under research and development services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 10 December 2021. The contract, valued at £30,000, will commence on 31 December 2021 and concludes on 31 March 2022. This initiative is taking place in England, specifically coordinated through the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London SW1P 3JR.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in environmental services, consultancy, and research related to environmental impact assessments and conservation efforts. Companies specialising in ecological assessments or those involved in marine and environmental consultancy would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, enabling them to contribute to the ecological management of benthic habitats impacted by offshore wind farms.

## Notice

Natural England is seeking to procure a Contractor to provide an assessment of where benthic compensation could be delivered within English waters on a 'same designated feature' basis, with respect to benthic habitats listed on Annex 1 of the Habitats Regulations and within the MCZ ecological network guidance. The project's findings will inform Natural England's decision-making in providing advice to developers and regulatory authorities on compensation measures for benthic habitats.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5442b194-1908-4b6c-97c5-676a157e95d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2021 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5442b194-1908-4b6c-97c5-676a157e95d1
- 9 Nov 2021 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597bfb61-5b4c-4137-bcd4-3d03a1fd0086

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5442b194-1908-4b6c-97c5-676a157e95d1
  31st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597bfb61-5b4c-4137-bcd4-3d03a1fd0086
  9th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52742
  Link to eSourcing Opportunity
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/befbb8d5-b503-48f4-b2d1-6976f4721822
  n/a

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