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title: "Provision of an inshore vessel-based marine survey of Purbeck coast MCZ."
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# Provision of an inshore vessel-based marine survey of Purbeck coast MCZ.

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89f8f87e-8b82-4888-9a56-fcc394144fd0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking to award a contract titled "Provision of an inshore vessel-based marine survey of Purbeck coast MCZ." This procurement is classified under aquaculture services and is taking place in the South West of England. The open procedure for this tender has been completed, with the contract awarded on 11 November 2021, and the overall contract duration extending until 29 April 2022. The total value of the contract is £62,925, and it includes a requirement for an inshore vessel-based survey to assess the maerl beds and sediment features along the Purbeck coast in Dorset.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in marine survey services and related aquaculture activities. Companies capable of undertaking marine fieldwork, analysis of subtidal environments, and processing aquatic samples would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement can help such businesses enhance their market presence and secure valuable contracts within the environmental and marine conservation sector.

## Notice

Provision of an inshore vessel-based survey to carry out sample survey and drop-down video of the maerl beds and subtidal sediment sediment features of the Purbeck coast MCZ, Dorset. There are 2 elements therefore - the survey, and the "infaunal" sample processing. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10be86-e6ea-4260-bef8-e2597c1d05ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,925 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCEAN ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77800000 - Aquaculture services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10be86-e6ea-4260-bef8-e2597c1d05ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc10be86-e6ea-4260-bef8-e2597c1d05ad
  9th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/720988bf-86ff-4416-856e-70a6ad8f088f
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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