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title: "LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES - Installation and Maintenance of Voluntary No anchor Zone Markers at Osborne Bay"
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# LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES - Installation and Maintenance of Voluntary No anchor Zone Markers at Osborne Bay

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e83d742-a97c-4dbd-8223-add82fb8a305

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES - Installation and Maintenance of Voluntary No Anchor Zone Markers at Osborne Bay" is being managed by Natural England. The procurement falls under the industry category of environmental protection and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a contract period starting on 25th August 2023 and ending on 1st June 2024. The tender deadline for submission is 18th August 2023, and the contract value is £49,999.

This opportunity to install and maintain VNAZ markers at Osborne Bay presents a service contract for businesses interested in environmental protection. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure with a focus on below-threshold transactions, offering an accessible entry point for businesses seeking growth opportunities in the environmental services sector.

## Notice

Natural England are seeking a quote for the installation and maintenance of eight Voluntary No Anchor Zone (VNAZ) marker buoys to go in at Osborne Bay in order to protect the sensitive seagrass bed from further anchoring damage. These marker buoys will use a helical screw anchor to minimise the impact on the seafloor. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to caitlin.napleton@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 18 August 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to caitlin.napleton@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 11 August 2023. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91dd7448-3fa9-47fa-b7ad-2c5a139f6704 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,178 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91dd7448-3fa9-47fa-b7ad-2c5a139f6704
- 3 Aug 2023 at 08:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/451806fb-4aef-4e6d-8265-a3107c917f4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91dd7448-3fa9-47fa-b7ad-2c5a139f6704
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/451806fb-4aef-4e6d-8265-a3107c917f4e
  3rd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcf4f560-400d-43e3-a939-480ab6558867
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1f6837b7-a8ab-433f-b46c-63beea1780e9

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