--- title: "THE FUTURE VALUE OF SEAWEED FARMING IN THE UK" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-acd25f89-4362-462c-a611-7a57fc7bad4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-acd25f89-4362-462c-a611-7a57fc7bad4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acd25f89-4362-462c-a611-7a57fc7bad4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acd25f89-4362-462c-a611-7a57fc7bad4d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2023-04-14" --- # THE FUTURE VALUE OF SEAWEED FARMING IN THE UK Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acd25f89-4362-462c-a611-7a57fc7bad4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-acd25f89-4362-462c-a611-7a57fc7bad4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acd25f89-4362-462c-a611-7a57fc7bad4d.json) ## Summary The buying organization for this procurement process is WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED. The title of the procurement is "THE FUTURE VALUE OF SEAWEED FARMING IN THE UK". It falls under the industry category of Research and experimental development services. The location specified is in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 26th May 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 5th June 2023 and end on 30th April 2024. This tender from WWF-UK presents an opportunity for businesses involved in services related to research and development, consultancy services, and environmental monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are well-suited to compete in this open procedure (below threshold) procurement. Businesses interested in regenerative seaweed farming, environmental consultancy, and research services would find this tender a potential avenue for business growth and collaboration. ## Notice Please read ToR for full information. WWF-UK is working on regenerative seaweed farming because it has the ability to deliver positive environmental outcomes on climate, food, biodiversity, land and ocean, whilst also supporting livelihoods and growing new supply chains across a range of versatile products. Regenerative ocean farming will be a critical part of solving the 'triple challenge' in years to come - providing sustainable and nutritious food to a global population, whilst also averting catastrophic climate breakdown and restoring our precious nature. The commission should start by reviewing existing literature , internal WWF materials and materials provided by the steering group, and outline: * the global context for seaweed aquaculture and trends in demand and production, including main producing countries, most common products and value of these, and key areas of ongoing research * the UK context for seaweed and trends in demand and production, including wild harvest * an explanation of the licensing process in the UK including the statutory licensing requirements (eg Marine Management Organisation) and landowner permission (eg The Crown Estate) * principles and criteria that need to be met for a seaweed or ocean farm to be considered 'regenerative' * outline some advantages and disadvantages of the different kinds of production and harvesting systems used (ie IMTA, poly vs monoculture, wild harvest vs. farmed) The commission should then proceed to address the research questions listed in the ToR document. The final output of this project is a WWF branded public facing open access report, suitable for a use with a range of audiences, ready for immediate dissemination. The language must be concise and accessible, and in line with other WWF publications such as Low Opportunity Cost Feeds, Roadmap to scaling up insect protein in feed report, including high impact infographics embedded within the report. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6d4033c-ce65-4254-b880-1a482c1e735c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jun 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | 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 | WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED | | Locality | WOKING | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU21 4LL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Woking | | Electoral ward | Horsell | | Westminster constituency | Woking | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2023 at 08:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6d4033c-ce65-4254-b880-1a482c1e735c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6d4033c-ce65-4254-b880-1a482c1e735c 14th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3acbe963-dbf1-428a-9640-b682e978740f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b640bf8d-c2ae-4765-8eed-a3a46e451805 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aedb3f95-f425-4f30-83e2-5b3a6477ed47 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bc08757-5735-4c7b-90a5-2158bd47ce19 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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