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title: "RDE915 - Modelling the plausible locations of sanctuary zones for red throated"
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# RDE915 - Modelling the plausible locations of sanctuary zones for red throated

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bfcc173-ca60-4a9a-b954-4e8dd5c4ecc3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RDE915 - Modelling the plausible locations of sanctuary zones for red throated" has been completed. Managed by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) in London, this tender involves research and development consultancy services within the industry category. The project aims to predict the distribution and abundance of red-throated divers through statistical modelling. The buyer selected Howell Marine Consulting as the supplier via a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £89,980. The contract commenced on 8th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, covering locations like the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This award offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the field of environmental research consultancy. Organisations with expertise in data analysis and predictive modelling, especially SMEs, can benefit from similar projects that involve close collaboration with government agencies such as Defra. The use of a selective procurement method through a framework agreement indicates a targeted approach, favouring firms proficient in specific areas of R&D consultancy services.

## Notice

This project will address the practical knowledge gap by using statistical modelling to predict RTD distribution and abundance in relation to human activities under different management scenarios. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeaf7744-e8a3-4ff7-9d3c-df64c438f85c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,980 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeaf7744-e8a3-4ff7-9d3c-df64c438f85c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeaf7744-e8a3-4ff7-9d3c-df64c438f85c
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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