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title: "Harmonising UK Wetland Data for Undertaking a National Wetland Inventory (NWI)"
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# Harmonising UK Wetland Data for Undertaking a National Wetland Inventory (NWI)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8edcaede-3a81-45e8-a4f3-04ecfb7b81cf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Harmonising UK Wetland Data for Undertaking a National Wetland Inventory (NWI)" is led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement is in the award stage, and the contract value is £43,475.68 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure with the tender period ending on 6th September 2022. The contract period spans from 26th September 2022 to 31st March 2023, providing ample opportunity for interested businesses.

This tender for the National Wetland Inventory project offers opportunities for businesses, especially those providing research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are considered suitable bidders. With a focus on establishing a core database of UK wetlands, businesses with expertise in habitat classification, mapping, and data management systems are well-suited to compete. The project aims to create a foundation for a national inventory, presenting a valuable growth opportunity for businesses in the ecological and hydrology sector.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to establish a core database of UK wetlands as a foundation for a NWI. This will include establishing a habitat classification system, determining a scale and resolution for mapping, and assessing appropriate methodology and data management systems. 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/d9d574bd-a408-4708-929d-dc33b9700d77 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,475 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2022 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d574bd-a408-4708-929d-dc33b9700d77
- 4 Aug 2022 at 21:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052f2ab5-3ad6-4ab2-b5c6-c5c06fb73cd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9d574bd-a408-4708-929d-dc33b9700d77
  12th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/052f2ab5-3ad6-4ab2-b5c6-c5c06fb73cd4
  4th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce5ae09a-8df2-42fb-8002-59f253cf2aa7
  n/a

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