--- title: "Assessing the impacts of the pump-scoop dredge fishery on the macrobenthos of Poole Harbour MPA." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e9e6ed1-840e-458a-8973-1e4cdf0f3e7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e9e6ed1-840e-458a-8973-1e4cdf0f3e7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e9e6ed1-840e-458a-8973-1e4cdf0f3e7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e9e6ed1-840e-458a-8973-1e4cdf0f3e7c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-09-05" --- # Assessing the impacts of the pump-scoop dredge fishery on the macrobenthos of Poole Harbour MPA. Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e9e6ed1-840e-458a-8973-1e4cdf0f3e7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e9e6ed1-840e-458a-8973-1e4cdf0f3e7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e9e6ed1-840e-458a-8973-1e4cdf0f3e7c.json) ## Summary Natural England is procuring research consultancy services for the project titled "Assessing the impacts of the pump-scoop dredge fishery on the macrobenthos of Poole Harbour MPA." This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is open for all interested parties to bid. The tender involves assessing the impact of the pump scoop dredge fishery on invertebrate communities in Poole Harbour, with the deadline for submission being September 21, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on October 9, 2023, and end on March 31, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in research consultancy services to contribute to environmental impact assessment projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria set by Natural England. The location of the project is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, offering local businesses a chance to engage in a sustainability-focused initiative that addresses gaps in evidence for the pump-scoop dredge fishery. ## Notice This study will assess the impacts of the pump scoop dredge fishery on the invertebrate communities of Poole Harbour, and how changes in prey availability may impact the designated bird features of the site. This study will address evidence gaps which will inform future advice regarding the sustainability of the pump-scoop dredge fishery. Specific focus should be centred on the possible reductions in the abundance and variety of non-target benthic invertebrates, making the communities less diverse and having lower biomass, which is an issue in relation to SSSI condition, as well as in relation to understanding prey availability of protected bird features of the SPA. 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 elanor.james@naturalengland.org.uk. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to elanor.james@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/1fe99dcc-a313-46d7-8e64-a6af7fe21671 | | 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 | 5 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £36,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2023 at 10:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe99dcc-a313-46d7-8e64-a6af7fe21671 - 31 Aug 2023 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe99dcc-a313-46d7-8e64-a6af7fe21671 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe99dcc-a313-46d7-8e64-a6af7fe21671 5th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea339ea5-72bc-4d90-8378-1ab2be290ed2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3a7dc5c-787c-4684-95f2-0b997bfe5b02 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12c9209a-a6cb-4571-83a7-c9e121e01709 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5364eca8-3006-4307-b993-d2ffcc2ae0df ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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