--- title: "Shore-based low tide counts and validation study of digital aerial survey methods at Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7505ac4c-96dc-4088-b799-4df84bf44fdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7505ac4c-96dc-4088-b799-4df84bf44fdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7505ac4c-96dc-4088-b799-4df84bf44fdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7505ac4c-96dc-4088-b799-4df84bf44fdc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-12-22" --- # Shore-based low tide counts and validation study of digital aerial survey methods at Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA) Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7505ac4c-96dc-4088-b799-4df84bf44fdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7505ac4c-96dc-4088-b799-4df84bf44fdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7505ac4c-96dc-4088-b799-4df84bf44fdc.json) ## Summary Natural England is seeking a contractor for the contract titled "Shore-based low tide counts and validation study of digital aerial survey methods at Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA)" in the Marine research services industry category. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with a contract value of 29,017 GBP. The contract was awarded to APEM LTD, with a contract period from 30th October 2023 to 31st March 2024. The buying organisation, Natural England, is based in Worcester, England. This tender opportunity by Natural England offers SMEs a chance to compete in the open procedure (below threshold) procurement method. The contract involves services related to marine research services, with a contract value of 29,167 GBP. The tender deadline is 13th October 2023 at 17:00, with the contract period starting on 30th October 2023. The opportunity is located in North West England, providing a growth opportunity for businesses in the region. ## Notice Natural England is seeking a contractor to complete three tasks under this contract. Task 1) To deliver a programme of 4 (four) once monthly (November 2023 - February 2024) standardised shore-based surveys of the abundance and distribution of all waders and waterfowl within the Leven, Kent, Lune and Wyre estuaries and the South Walney & Piel Channel Flats in accordance with the current WeBS Low Tide Counts scheme methodology. Task 2) To deliver a single, ground-based survey (possibly entailing repeated counts through the day) of the abundance and distribution of all waders and waterfowl within selected low tide count sectors within XXXXX, according to a bespoke methodology set out in this RfQ, and to coincide in time with the overflight of a digital aerial survey aircraft. Task 3) To process and analyse the survey data from tasks 1 & 2. Task 4) To produce a single report, using a Natural England template and following relevant guidance (see: Natural England publishing standards for commissioned reports - NECR000) outlining all methods and results, accompanied by all relevant output files, and other specified deliverables. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Your response must be sent to Sarah.anthony@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 13/10/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Sarah.anthony@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/01be00a7-12ad-47b3-814f-65a1c50ac1c3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2023 | | Award date | 30 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,167 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £29,017 | | 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 | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | APEM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2023 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01be00a7-12ad-47b3-814f-65a1c50ac1c3 - 13 Oct 2023 at 11:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d9897d-d084-475d-b992-cad9d238eb7c - 29 Sep 2023 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d9897d-d084-475d-b992-cad9d238eb7c - 25 Sep 2023 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d9897d-d084-475d-b992-cad9d238eb7c - 1 Sep 2023 at 09:37 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d96f3d-acae-4e9e-ab65-40443d54ebea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01be00a7-12ad-47b3-814f-65a1c50ac1c3 22nd December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d9897d-d084-475d-b992-cad9d238eb7c 13th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d96f3d-acae-4e9e-ab65-40443d54ebea 1st September 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/635c9e64-5775-4073-9d41-afd409d3c636 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cffe4f7e-bc68-4f5a-9e97-59674bed8977 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/593d339c-e874-4c33-a6ea-6ed214bfa8c4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9a9746d-27c0-4c7f-8cbf-9de376ce9cbf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5536fbf-f549-4978-a6f7-5bad5d3ce932 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bf02e66-48e0-4a03-a22a-99f8abd6df04 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e81d1ea4-53f4-4b02-9e1a-8af32ba0de37 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36fad899-6a50-43ae-be61-82d83d963dde - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/dc231c39-577d-427a-ba5d-05653115c5a7 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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