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title: "Defra awarded contract for Supporting Protected Seabird Populations: Ecological Research into Generating Ecosystem Benefits from Fish Offal Waste"
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# Defra awarded contract for Supporting Protected Seabird Populations: Ecological Research into Generating Ecosystem Benefits from Fish Offal Waste

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-833695ba-c0fe-4e6b-b9df-a8a4a6503d12

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for "Supporting Protected Seabird Populations: Ecological Research into Generating Ecosystem Benefits from Fish Offal Waste" to the University of Exeter. The contract falls under the research and development services category with a total value of £38,159.53. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from November 21, 2022, to March 31, 2023, with the tender period ending on October 18, 2022.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage in environmental projects related to protected seabird populations and ecosystem benefits from fish offal waste. Companies with expertise in ecological research and marine conservation would be well-suited to participate in this tender process. The contract was initiated through the Defra Network eTendering Portal and aligns with efforts to support biodiversity and environmental sustainability within the UK and worldwide.

## Notice

This is a contract award for Supporting Protected Seabird Populations: Ecological Research into Generating Ecosystem Benefits from Fish Offal Waste through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9239c2e5-9d28-4709-8e21-2b37ee554a6c |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,159 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,159 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9239c2e5-9d28-4709-8e21-2b37ee554a6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9239c2e5-9d28-4709-8e21-2b37ee554a6c
  6th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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