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title: "Using Northern fulmars as an ecological monitor of marine litter in line with indicators set for MSFD descriptor 10 - Update 2013"
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# Using Northern fulmars as an ecological monitor of marine litter in line with indicators set for MSFD descriptor 10 - Update 2013

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-859dda4b-e279-4afb-ae4b-889dfb3e4812

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal and involves the project titled "Using Northern fulmars as an ecological monitor of marine litter in line with indicators set for MSFD descriptor 10 - Update 2013." This initiative falls within the marine research services industry category and is located in London, England. The tender, now complete, was awarded, with a contract value of £50,000, and spans from March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2018. The procurement method employed was classified under 'Other,' adhering to regulatory frameworks that mandate ecological monitoring.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring and marine research services, particularly those experienced in data collection and analysis related to marine debris. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Companies specialised in ecological research and environmental services may find this project aligns closely with their capabilities, providing a pathway to contribute to national and international environmental standards.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to provide UK authorities with monitoring data required under OSPAR and EU-MSFD agreements to reach acceptable ecological quality of the marine environment in terms of marine debris. The (undated) OSPAR target is that less than 10% of fulmars may exceed a critical level of 0.1 gram of plastic in the stomach. Regional aims for the short term target of Good Environmental Status in the European MSFD by the year 2020 still have to be agreed, but mostly tend to be worded in terms of 'measurable improvement'. The proposed monitoring provides internationally tested and agreed methods to offer clear conclusions on trends and levels of pollution. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c2f5b1-619d-49f8-aae9-dc124fa8a2e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | IMARES - INSTITUTE MARINE RESEARCH AND ECOSYSTEM STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2017 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c2f5b1-619d-49f8-aae9-dc124fa8a2e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c2f5b1-619d-49f8-aae9-dc124fa8a2e5
  10th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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