--- title: "Seabed Infrastructure on Sandbank MPAs: Assessing the impact on feature extent" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2f0f1da-b54d-4313-a465-fd4ca1b902fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2f0f1da-b54d-4313-a465-fd4ca1b902fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2f0f1da-b54d-4313-a465-fd4ca1b902fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2f0f1da-b54d-4313-a465-fd4ca1b902fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-03-03" --- # Seabed Infrastructure on Sandbank MPAs: Assessing the impact on feature extent Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2f0f1da-b54d-4313-a465-fd4ca1b902fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2f0f1da-b54d-4313-a465-fd4ca1b902fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2f0f1da-b54d-4313-a465-fd4ca1b902fe.json) ## Summary Natural England is currently running a procurement process titled "Seabed Infrastructure on Sandbank MPAs: Assessing the impact on feature extent" in the Research and Development services category. The tender involves assessing the impact of deposited rocky substrate on sandbank extent and distribution within Marine Protected Areas. The procurement is at the award stage, with a contract value of £20,240 in GBP. The procurement method used is Competitive Quotation, with a tender period closing on 2nd January 2023 and a contract period from 16th January to 31st March 2023. This tender opportunity by Natural England provides a chance for businesses involved in research and development services and consultancy to engage in assessing marine habitats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine ecology and habitat preservation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process offers potential growth opportunities for businesses looking to contribute to environmental protection initiatives within the marine sector. ## Notice The research project will fill evidence gaps required by Natural England in our MPA site condition assessments. Specifically in relation to how we should best consider impacts from deposited rocky substrate on sandbank extent and distribution. Such work will help inform our MPA condition assessment and HRA advice on major offshore infrastructure. Seabed rock protection deposited by energy infrastructure in sandbank Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is a major issue. It is a reason why several Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are in unfavourable condition, it is a reason why some offshore wind projects have required government derogation and is driving a large strategic habitat compensation programme, it is also an important factor controlling where offshore wind farms are built. Yet there is significant uncertainty regarding how rock protection impacts the ecology of sandbank habitats. Additional information: We are looking for a fairly brief tender proposal, which will be evaluated after Christmas for an immediate start in the new year. The closing date is the 2nd January as this will allow time to reallocate funds in the event there are no submissions, if you wish to undertake this work and are planning on submitting a proposal, but you are struggling to meet the deadline please contact Mark Johnston or Nancy Reinoso as soon as possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a5e29f-ccc0-4628-8ff1-16685d88e52b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | 14 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £20,240 | | 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 | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 7RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal South | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MARINESPACE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2023 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a5e29f-ccc0-4628-8ff1-16685d88e52b - 21 Dec 2022 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5303d84c-d715-47c9-a7e4-6056047c4d3e - 2 Dec 2022 at 14:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5303d84c-d715-47c9-a7e4-6056047c4d3e - 1 Dec 2022 at 07:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5303d84c-d715-47c9-a7e4-6056047c4d3e - 30 Nov 2022 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5303d84c-d715-47c9-a7e4-6056047c4d3e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a5e29f-ccc0-4628-8ff1-16685d88e52b 3rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5303d84c-d715-47c9-a7e4-6056047c4d3e 21st December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8017b54c-4b47-4f0a-91a7-e1867dbe0509 Seabed Infrastructure on Sandbank MPAs: Assessing the impact on feature extent RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a398b61c-af77-424c-8b6d-dbe35b0373e4 Request for quotation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a4c0ad4-3d0c-492e-8963-94788c52ab6f Sandbanks Rock Protection - Request for Quotation RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3e78488e-b7de-4886-acaf-d3e73b0a0efe ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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