--- title: "Evidence review on the sensitivity of saltmarsh to nutrients" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-abbd92df-e0e0-47f7-bfc1-7b153dbfc4d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-abbd92df-e0e0-47f7-bfc1-7b153dbfc4d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-abbd92df-e0e0-47f7-bfc1-7b153dbfc4d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-abbd92df-e0e0-47f7-bfc1-7b153dbfc4d9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-03-03" --- # Evidence review on the sensitivity of saltmarsh to nutrients Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abbd92df-e0e0-47f7-bfc1-7b153dbfc4d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-abbd92df-e0e0-47f7-bfc1-7b153dbfc4d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-abbd92df-e0e0-47f7-bfc1-7b153dbfc4d9.json) ## Summary The buying organization for the public procurement contract is Natural England. The title of the procurement is "Evidence review on the sensitivity of saltmarsh to nutrients" within the research services industry category. The procurement is at the award stage. The contract has a value of £14,075 GBP and a contract period starting on 18th November 2022 and ending on 17th March 2023. In particular, the procurement method used was a limited tender with competitive quotation below the threshold. The opportunity was located in England. This tender by Natural England for the evidence review on saltmarsh sensitivity to nutrients presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the research services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement due to the nature of the requirements and the contract value. Businesses offering expertise in environmental research and ecosystem services would find this tender suitable for business growth and participation. ## Notice The aim of this evidence review is to collate the evidence on the response of saltmarsh to changing nutrient concentrations in estuarine ecosystems and further our understanding on how these relationships are affected by other environmental and ecological factors. There is evidence to suggest that saltmarsh habitats are sensitive to nutrient enrichment. These habitats provide many ecosystem services and are either designated feature, sub-feature or supporting habitat in most estuarine and coastal MPAs. One of the main pressures causing the decline of these key habitats is nutrient enrichment, usually though smothering by opportunistic macroalgae, or via changes in the root structure of the saltmarsh itself. Eutrophication has also been known to impact saltmarsh indirectly through increase in dominance/productivity of upper species such as Sea Couch, creating species-poor monocultures of grass species. In order to manage MPAs, and give appropriate advice, it is important for Natural England to understand the nutrient and water quality conditions that will lead to the favourable condition of saltmarsh habitats. This will enable conservation targets to be ecologically relevant and applied at the appropriate scale. Additional information: Quotations and proposals for completing the work should be submitted as detailed in the Request for Quotation Document. Questions on the process or regarding the project may be submitted via email by the 4th November, and the closing date for submissions to rebecca.deleij@naturalengland.org.uk is 12 noon Friday 11th November. Please consider Natural England's example terms and conditions before submitting a quote. As this is a request for competitive quotes, the value of the contract will not be disclosed, procurement will be managed by Natural England in line with our Financial Scheme of Delegation section E https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-england-financial-schedule-of-delegation/natural-england-financial-scheme-of-delegation#part-e-procurement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b49b14d-6af8-4a6a-8cb6-6a911e951f94 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Nov 2022 | | Contract period | 18 Nov 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £14,075 | | 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 | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 7PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## 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 - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2023 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b49b14d-6af8-4a6a-8cb6-6a911e951f94 - 20 Oct 2022 at 12:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460efc08-a0aa-46d4-b31a-96bc19ab2191 - 20 Oct 2022 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460efc08-a0aa-46d4-b31a-96bc19ab2191 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b49b14d-6af8-4a6a-8cb6-6a911e951f94 3rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/460efc08-a0aa-46d4-b31a-96bc19ab2191 20th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b368cc13-a8ee-4231-9c53-616058a8a651 RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bf7108a-2f98-4766-baf1-855dfa8c99af Requirement for Tender Bid - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f551c775-85ce-4db6-909f-1ca9752f7cf3 Example T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f452ede6-db56-45ad-8e19-3b968fd4e669 RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5672243-c90f-4eea-9132-b2c23a189fe1 Requirements for tender bid - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a813ec87-96fa-40c5-8232-64281a65f577 Example T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/00545119-3ec1-4507-b68c-74d39a2205a8 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-england-financial-schedule-of-delegation/natural-england-financial-scheme-of-delegation#part-e-procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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