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title: "Survey of Stubborn and Ferrier Sand cockle beds and mussel beds, The Wash"
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# Survey of Stubborn and Ferrier Sand cockle beds and mussel beds, The Wash

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a85111ae-2059-4ca4-b311-811aedd96036

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a contract titled "Survey of Stubborn and Ferrier Sand cockle beds and mussel beds, The Wash." This project falls under the marine research services category with a total budget of £19,416, intended for a stock survey in The Wash region. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concluded on 24 March 2017, with an active contract period starting from 20 April 2017 and ending on 20 October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine research and survey services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as indicated by the suitability requirements. Companies proficient in monitoring and control services or that have expertise in managing marine environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance fisheries management in Marine Protected Areas.

## Notice

Stock survey of cockles (and mussel depending on cost returns) on the Stubborn and Ferrier Sand, The Wash. Required for condition monitoring and SSSI consent modification and ongoing management trial in the Le Strange Estate. Also contributing to revised approach in managing fisheries in Marine Protected Areas. 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/98408065-3027-4619-b049-7e39a17b3f7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2017 - 20 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,416 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,062 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2017 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98408065-3027-4619-b049-7e39a17b3f7d
- 15 May 2017 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aea6569-668a-4261-9957-4b79e81c7a6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98408065-3027-4619-b049-7e39a17b3f7d
  10th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aea6569-668a-4261-9957-4b79e81c7a6d
  15th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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