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title: "Skate and Ray Management Measures Literature Review"
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# Skate and Ray Management Measures Literature Review

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92b2d52c-a27c-44fe-81b4-2ba9ac03a9bd

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## Summary

Skate and Ray Management Measures Literature Review is a public procurement contract being conducted by Natural England in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at award status, with a contract value of £11,500 GBP. The tender period ended on 31st August 2023, and the contract period will run from 11th September to 27th October 2023. The industry category for this contract is marine research services, and the procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender for the literature review on fisheries management practices presents an opportunity for SMEs and other businesses in the marine research services sector to compete. Suitable businesses should be able to conduct comprehensive literature reviews and propose sustainable management measures for fisheries systems. The contract is tailored to businesses interested in contributing to the sustainability of skate and ray species within English fisheries, aligning with the objectives of Natural England in enhancing environmental conservation efforts through research and collaboration.

## Notice

We are seeking a comprehensive literature review looking at the existing and proposed fisheries management practices and measures in place for skates and rays within fisheries systems similar to the UK and how these could be utilised within English fisheries to improve the sustainability for skate and ray species. See further information in the RfQ. The estimated time frame to complete the work is around 6 weeks. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to nadine.atchison-balmond@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on 29th August 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to the above address. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef75472-3226-40b6-9286-2d9ebbda7e77 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 27 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,500 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | MRAG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2023 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef75472-3226-40b6-9286-2d9ebbda7e77
- 25 Aug 2023 at 10:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b14c1e7-37f5-4538-b958-96bce19f7eb2
- 16 Aug 2023 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b14c1e7-37f5-4538-b958-96bce19f7eb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ef75472-3226-40b6-9286-2d9ebbda7e77
  24th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b14c1e7-37f5-4538-b958-96bce19f7eb2
  25th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ab3f0b2-9127-4085-af05-abcd1871a03f
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ce30b65-12ba-4c39-b386-2a20a2a2fa76
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23d24bab-489a-4dbe-ac61-c055c57992dd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1339213c-cedb-4f6b-92b4-507f919fc99d
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1eef1109-7f5e-45f7-9ac4-d31dbbb0de3d

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