--- title: "Lesser black-backed gull storage and dissection" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7137ed75-5cc8-42e8-b879-2980f66632b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7137ed75-5cc8-42e8-b879-2980f66632b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7137ed75-5cc8-42e8-b879-2980f66632b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7137ed75-5cc8-42e8-b879-2980f66632b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-11-29" --- # Lesser black-backed gull storage and dissection Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7137ed75-5cc8-42e8-b879-2980f66632b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7137ed75-5cc8-42e8-b879-2980f66632b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7137ed75-5cc8-42e8-b879-2980f66632b8.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Lesser black-backed gull storage and dissection" contract is managed by Natural England, located in Bristol, England. The contract, valued at £40,000, falls under the research laboratory services industry category. It involves a two-month term starting from 10 September 2024 to 7 November 2024, focusing on providing temporary frozen storage facilities and dissection of gulls. The procurement used an open procedure method with a deadline for bid submission extended to 30 August 2024 at 5pm. The contract was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology on 18 October 2024, commencing on 20 October 2024 and ending on 20 December 2024. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in wildlife and ecological studies. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolio in governmental contracts. Participation in this project can boost visibility and credibility, allowing businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in handling specialised, government-licensed research projects. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE: The closing date for this notice has been extended to 30/08/2024 at 5pm. A 2 month contract to deliver temporary frozen storage facilities and dissection of Lesser black-backed gulls shot lawfully under a licence issued by Natural England. This specification forms one component of a wider research project studying the diet and foraging strategies of Lesser black-backed gulls. 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 NECCU@Naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 30/08/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to NECCU@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/76d17a53-877d-44bd-bd4a-08781efc5bff | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 19 Oct 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £32,568 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TL | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2024 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d17a53-877d-44bd-bd4a-08781efc5bff - 29 Aug 2024 at 07:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a986c673-327b-426e-901d-1d48d35689ef - 23 Aug 2024 at 08:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a986c673-327b-426e-901d-1d48d35689ef - 7 Aug 2024 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a986c673-327b-426e-901d-1d48d35689ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d17a53-877d-44bd-bd4a-08781efc5bff 29th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a986c673-327b-426e-901d-1d48d35689ef 29th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c48bc5bd-05b1-422e-968c-addace68c279 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/804edd30-0f4e-4fbd-b3c1-b0609becba3c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31903df3-4e79-4bbc-abeb-98c3cc67861b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ceaffc3e-e964-4553-9095-d88ad270312e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/fbbdd1c4-3d0c-420f-b813-8c750a57cd8c ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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