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title: "Development of novel inshore fish monitoring method"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d7eb425-ea08-41d9-978e-9219c32039ef"
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buyer: "BRAVOSOLUTION UK LIMITED"
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# Development of novel inshore fish monitoring method

Buyer: BRAVOSOLUTION UK LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d7eb425-ea08-41d9-978e-9219c32039ef

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## Summary

The procurement process involves BRAVOSOLUTION UK LIMITED as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for the "Development of novel inshore fish monitoring method." This project falls within the environmental services sector and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, and the contract period spans from 13th August 2021 to 11th February 2022. Key events include the tender's completion on 28th June 2021, with an awarded value of £38,997.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and technology, particularly those involved with DNA applications in biodiversity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the project which aims to enhance the efficiency of monitoring marine ecosystems. Such innovative collaborations can potentially lead to further growth in the environmental service sector.

## Notice

Natural England is currently exploring applications of DNA technology in survey and monitoring of terrestrial, freshwater and marine biodiversity, with a view to increasing efficiency in our monitoring programmes. To further validate and operationalise the use of a large volume programmable marine eDNA sampler for use in routine monitoring of inshore fish communities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d58f93-2166-4c31-8758-ae8d5f88ba15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2021 - 11 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,997 |
| 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 | BRAVOSOLUTION UK LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | APPLIED GENOMICS OF BRIXHAM ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 10:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d58f93-2166-4c31-8758-ae8d5f88ba15
- 18 Mar 2022 at 10:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d58f93-2166-4c31-8758-ae8d5f88ba15
- 28 Jul 2021 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d58f93-2166-4c31-8758-ae8d5f88ba15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d58f93-2166-4c31-8758-ae8d5f88ba15
  18th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bd07169-7ea6-4ff1-9a83-4129cc95e6c9
  Redacted Contract

## Provenance

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