--- title: "Migratory Fish Pathways & Barriers Literature Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-741d59f6-2cbf-4c74-bc1e-15c6c5d646b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-741d59f6-2cbf-4c74-bc1e-15c6c5d646b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-741d59f6-2cbf-4c74-bc1e-15c6c5d646b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-741d59f6-2cbf-4c74-bc1e-15c6c5d646b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-07-13" --- # Migratory Fish Pathways & Barriers Literature Review Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-741d59f6-2cbf-4c74-bc1e-15c6c5d646b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-741d59f6-2cbf-4c74-bc1e-15c6c5d646b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-741d59f6-2cbf-4c74-bc1e-15c6c5d646b1.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Natural England, involving a tender titled "Migratory Fish Pathways & Barriers Literature Review" in the marine research services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period set from 31st July 2023 to 2nd October 2023. The deadline for submission is 21st July 2023 at 12:00 UK time, with a contract value of £25,000. The opportunity is open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). This tender by Natural England for a literature review on fish migration presents an opportunity for businesses in the marine research services field. Companies well-suited to compete are those with expertise in studying diadromous fish movement within UK waters. The open procurement method and below-threshold procedure provide a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to participate in this contracting process, fostering growth and collaboration in the industry. ## Notice We are seeking a comprehensive literature review looking at the evidence showing the movement of diadromous fish that undertake long distance migrations within key rivers, estuaries and inshore waters within the species geographic range and the barriers they face, with an emphasis where possible in English waters. See further information in the RfQ. The estimated time frame to complete the work is around 8 weeks. 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 nadine.atchison-balmond@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 21st July 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to the above address. 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/7c6c3a25-dc2e-4e8c-aaa6-13ab5486fb4a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 2 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2023 at 12:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c6c3a25-dc2e-4e8c-aaa6-13ab5486fb4a - 13 Jul 2023 at 11:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c6c3a25-dc2e-4e8c-aaa6-13ab5486fb4a - 4 Jul 2023 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c6c3a25-dc2e-4e8c-aaa6-13ab5486fb4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c6c3a25-dc2e-4e8c-aaa6-13ab5486fb4a 13th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c022695-fd3f-4873-909b-14c83cb4f786 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40d274e6-fd2c-45f5-ab38-6997d52f0ccf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fa1d318-7462-45df-ad8a-5444c17a6a68 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68e4ec9e-a07c-48bd-9477-72937b82a456 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb637874-c48c-465d-8f87-8d9af197c005 Updated RFQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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