--- title: "Recovery rates of Studland Bay seagrass beds from anchoring and mooring" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6eddae8f-9e87-47b3-b8fa-915c2f6908c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6eddae8f-9e87-47b3-b8fa-915c2f6908c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eddae8f-9e87-47b3-b8fa-915c2f6908c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eddae8f-9e87-47b3-b8fa-915c2f6908c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-07-20" --- # Recovery rates of Studland Bay seagrass beds from anchoring and mooring Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eddae8f-9e87-47b3-b8fa-915c2f6908c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6eddae8f-9e87-47b3-b8fa-915c2f6908c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eddae8f-9e87-47b3-b8fa-915c2f6908c8.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Natural England involves commissioning a Recovery rates of Studland Bay seagrass beds survey to investigate Zostera marina's recovery rates post damage from boat anchoring. The contract is for research consultancy services in the South West region, United Kingdom, with a contract period from August 7, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The tender deadline is July 28, 2023, with a contract value of £12,500. This tender by Natural England offers an opportunity for SMEs in the research consultancy services sector to compete. Businesses interested in marine ecology, coastal management, or environmental consultancy are well-suited to participate. The open procedure allows for broad engagement, and interested parties must submit quotations by July 28, 2023, to be considered for this contract. ## Notice The Studland Seagrass Recovery Survey is being commissioned by the Wessex Marine Team at Natural England to investigate the recovery rates of Zostera marina after damage associated with boat anchoring and mooring has caused deterioration of the seagrass bed. 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/2f95a882-e552-4b7c-9c3d-42856dccfb58 | | 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 | 20 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500 | | 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 - 20 Jul 2023 at 15:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f95a882-e552-4b7c-9c3d-42856dccfb58 - 19 Jul 2023 at 12:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f95a882-e552-4b7c-9c3d-42856dccfb58 - 19 Jul 2023 at 10:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f95a882-e552-4b7c-9c3d-42856dccfb58 - 13 Jul 2023 at 12:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f95a882-e552-4b7c-9c3d-42856dccfb58 - 13 Jul 2023 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f95a882-e552-4b7c-9c3d-42856dccfb58 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f95a882-e552-4b7c-9c3d-42856dccfb58 20th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64204301-ed45-4106-8525-69a1f47d3ac4 RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b6ac5cd-45ce-48fd-b9e3-2cfd01f2353a Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9dce60e6-6e92-4f92-aafd-56dd7386358f NECR - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cb6cf71-9421-48be-9f77-44030f240b9e Contract Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6ffdb3c-8a1b-4c27-8a05-1f8cf27eca85 Commercial Response Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84d8e668-cb25-49eb-99b7-074708c91ba7 Commercial Response Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b6ea0b2-bb34-41b6-a4ef-f004a45bd8fd - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4b34336-0063-4172-8fc8-5f6ac960dbf2 RFQ Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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