--- title: "Saline lagoons and blue carbon: investigating the potential of saline lagoons for mitigating against climate change" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66c806e8-e6fd-4702-b866-b9ebe441bedf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66c806e8-e6fd-4702-b866-b9ebe441bedf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66c806e8-e6fd-4702-b866-b9ebe441bedf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66c806e8-e6fd-4702-b866-b9ebe441bedf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-06-30" --- # Saline lagoons and blue carbon: investigating the potential of saline lagoons for mitigating against climate change Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66c806e8-e6fd-4702-b866-b9ebe441bedf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66c806e8-e6fd-4702-b866-b9ebe441bedf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66c806e8-e6fd-4702-b866-b9ebe441bedf.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is led by Natural England. The tender titled "Saline lagoons and blue carbon: investigating the potential of saline lagoons for mitigating against climate change" falls under the marine survey services category. It involves investigating blue carbon within coastal saline lagoons in England. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period starting on July 26, 2023, and ending on March 1, 2024. The closing date for submissions is July 14, 2023, at 12:00 GMT. This tender from Natural England offers opportunities for businesses providing marine survey services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete. Businesses interested in conducting marine research in coastal saline lagoons in England should consider bidding for this open procedure tender. The contract value is GBP 30,000 with a minimum value of GBP 15,000. ## Notice This contract will be to fill some key evidence gaps around blue carbon within coastal saline lagoons identified by marine specialists in Natural England's Marine Habitats and Species team within the Chief Scientist's Directorate. The project will be managed by NE's saline lagoon specialist, and the SRO is NE's senior marine climate change and blue carbon specialist. The contract will be carried out within the 2023/24 financial year and comprises of three distinct phases: Phase 1: Scoping report Phase 2: Baseline evidence collection from a pilot site identified in phase 1 Phase 3: Data analysis, reporting & recommendations Additional information: This contract will be to fill some key evidence gaps around blue carbon within coastal saline lagoons identified by marine specialists in Natural England's Marine Habitats and Species team within the Chief Scientist's Directorate. The project will be managed by NE's saline lagoon specialist, and the SRO is NE's senior marine climate change and blue carbon specialist. The contract will be carried out within the 2023/24 financial year and comprises of three distinct phases: Phase 1: Scoping report Phase 2: Baseline evidence collection from a pilot site identified in phase 1 Phase 3: Data analysis, reporting & recommendations 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 [ Kristopher.carrigan@naturalengland.org.uk ] by 12:00 on [ 14/07/2023]. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to [ Kristopher.carrigan@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/45bcfe7e-1179-42c7-81ac-aea7dd6a17ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 30 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2023 - 1 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE4 7YH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Elswick | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71354500 - Marine survey services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2023 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bcfe7e-1179-42c7-81ac-aea7dd6a17ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bcfe7e-1179-42c7-81ac-aea7dd6a17ee 30th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f0c6f97-dedc-40cd-994c-d7e4650efc8e RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e7686bd-6a18-4c00-bc37-919c7f80d710 Commercial Response Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/249ed10c-2ee2-431a-a7c7-8ac4ac30ec8a Contract Template ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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