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title: "UK wide update of the sensitivity evidence base for marine habitats"
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# UK wide update of the sensitivity evidence base for marine habitats

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-503e077d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK public procurement process for the project titled "UK wide update of the sensitivity evidence base for marine habitats" was managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The contract falls within the services category, specifically research and development services, and was awarded to the Marine Biological Association of the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 5 January 2015 to 31 March 2016. The overall value of the contract was £100,000, and the geographical focus includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research, marine biology, or consultancy services. Companies that have expertise in ecological assessments and data analysis would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such projects not only allows for financial growth but also contributes positively to environmental management and conservation efforts, appealing to a wide range of potential clients, including local governments and NGOs.

## Notice

The project aims to update the sensitivity evidence base for UK marine habitats and species. The current evidence base was developed by the MarLIN programme between 1999 and 2005 and is hosted by the MarLIN website. It remains the largest, most comprehensive review of the effects of human activities and natural events on the marine life of the UK. The MarLIN sensitivity database and website is a very well-known among the marine community, and still widely used, reporting in excess of one million website hits a year from over 200 countries. Marine habitat and species sensitivity assessments provide the scientific basis of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Environmental Statements (ES), statutory conservation advice (advice on operations), management planning and decision making, Habitat Regulations assessments, wide-scale condition assessment and many other outputs. In addition to enabling the SNCBs to deliver their statutory duties, the sensitivity assessments are also used by local governments, universities and colleges, research institutes, environmental consultancies, NGOs, the Natural History Museum, and numerous private individuals and amateur naturalists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca17b612-a41a-4aef-85d1-e956a79624c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca17b612-a41a-4aef-85d1-e956a79624c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca17b612-a41a-4aef-85d1-e956a79624c1
  17th April 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10ecebf3-cd71-424b-bbbd-f524940eaacb
  Contract - revised_Redacted

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