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title: "Regional pilot of approaches to monitoring inshore fish communities."
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# Regional pilot of approaches to monitoring inshore fish communities.

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f28dbbe-a051-4f19-afbd-7980db2206e7

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently conducting an open tender titled "Regional pilot of approaches to monitoring inshore fish communities." This procurement falls under the industry category of marine research services and is set in the United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 21 September 2018, with the contract expected to start on 8 October 2018 and conclude by 31 March 2019. The procurement method used for this process is an open procedure, which is suitable for various suppliers to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on marine research and environmental monitoring. Companies that specialise in innovative monitoring techniques, such as baited underwater video, scientific trawling, and eDNA approaches, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project within their capabilities, allowing them to expand their service offerings and expertise in the aquatic research domain.

## Notice

Regional pilot of approaches to monitoring inshore fish communities. This project will consist of three principal elements. 1. A literature review of available techniques for the monitoring and assessment on inshore fish communities. Techniques to be explored include a. Baited underwater video b. Fishing using scientific trawls - aligning with WFD methodologies c. Use of fish traps d. Potential use of eDNA approaches e. Potential use of sonar techniques (such as cameras) 2. A desk-based study of the likely efficacy of these techniques in a potential future pilot in the SW regional sea area. 3. The development of a costed project delivery plan for the piloting of an integrated approach to characterizing and monitoring inshore fish communities and relevant impacting pressures, in the SW regional sea area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234c9cb5-b3f7-4f6d-a50d-cab3a864ad7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2018 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234c9cb5-b3f7-4f6d-a50d-cab3a864ad7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234c9cb5-b3f7-4f6d-a50d-cab3a864ad7a
  29th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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