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title: "Remote Sensing Technology and Protected Sites Condition Assessments: Ainsdale pilot and upscaling across Cheshire to Lancashire Focus Areas MOA"
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# Remote Sensing Technology and Protected Sites Condition Assessments: Ainsdale pilot and upscaling across Cheshire to Lancashire Focus Areas MOA

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6864f983-2576-41b5-8c40-98c0451fdbe0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking bids for the project titled "Remote Sensing Technology and Protected Sites Condition Assessments" which focuses on the application of remote sensed data for the evaluation of protected sites. This tender falls under the services category, specifically in the environmental services sector. It was awarded on 11th October 2017, with the contract period extending from that date until 31st March 2018. The project is based in England, and the total contract value is £18,000, indicating the financial scope of the opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in remote access software, software development services, and environmental consulting. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the initiative's support for diverse suppliers. Companies experienced in remote sensing technologies or those providing associated IT services may find themselves well-positioned to meet the requirements of this contract, thereby fostering business growth through engagement in innovative environmental projects.

## Notice

This project will pilot and test the use of remote sensed data within condition assessment of protected sites, at a landscape scale, identifying approaches for different habitats and ecosystems and the limitations to these approaches. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a712927-a365-4d98-9820-a420d184541d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUG |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 48514000 - Remote access software package
- 72212514 - Remote access software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2017 at 07:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a712927-a365-4d98-9820-a420d184541d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a712927-a365-4d98-9820-a420d184541d
  14th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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