--- title: "Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e492960-8427-4512-a16f-197129fb4aa4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e492960-8427-4512-a16f-197129fb4aa4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e492960-8427-4512-a16f-197129fb4aa4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e492960-8427-4512-a16f-197129fb4aa4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-06-18" --- # Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e492960-8427-4512-a16f-197129fb4aa4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e492960-8427-4512-a16f-197129fb4aa4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e492960-8427-4512-a16f-197129fb4aa4.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process involves Natural England seeking monitoring surveys for artificial seahorse habitats along the Sussex coastline. This project, titled "Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels," falls under the marine research services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 2nd July 2024. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract period starting on 2nd August 2024 and ending on 28th February 2025. This tender by Natural England for monitoring surveys of seahorse habitats presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in marine research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this opportunity. Businesses interested in environmental conservation, marine biology, or ecological restoration should consider bidding for this project. The contract period provides a substantial timeframe for successful bidders to deliver the monitoring surveys effectively and contribute to the conservation efforts in the coastal region. ## Notice Natural England is seeking to commission monitoring surveys of artificial seahorse habitats and their surroundings at 7 sites along the Sussex coastline to assess the effectiveness of the habitats to act as a refuge for seahorses. The first monitoring surveys are anticipated to be in July 2024 (subject to contractor availability), before deployment of the habitats in July/August 2024, after which monthly monitoring surveys will be required when possible until October 2024. 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 sian.woollard@naturalengland.org.uk by 13:00 on 02.07.2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to sian.woollard@naturalengland.org.uk. 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/be3987df-653c-49fe-a746-9f040d89c821 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | EASTLEIGH | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 9YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2024 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3987df-653c-49fe-a746-9f040d89c821 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3987df-653c-49fe-a746-9f040d89c821 18th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7efcc709-a45b-42cc-a7b6-cb56754b1056 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9409926-a456-411e-bfe0-56ac1686bc2c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/517ed7f3-b3b5-4d00-8464-72c8a37ee7c9 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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