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title: "Allonby Bay HPMA fish survey"
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# Allonby Bay HPMA fish survey

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b33b78a8-c740-4e6d-bcd2-5b9759d9b3db

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the project titled "Allonby Bay HPMA fish survey" is being conducted by Natural England, an organisation based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The project falls under the industry category of environmental monitoring other than for construction. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with a contract period running from 18th September 2023 to 31st March 2024. The tender had a value of £40,000 and a minimum value of £15,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold, and the tender period ended on 15th September 2023.

This tender opportunity, initiated by Natural England, presents a chance for businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those experienced in environmental monitoring, to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender. The project focuses on collecting data on fish species for conservation efforts in the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area. The competitive nature of the procurement process aims to encourage innovation and quality service delivery from participating businesses.

## Notice

This project intends to collect data on abundance, diversity and distribution of fish species important for conservation and ecosystem services to contribute to a baseline dataset which will be used in the long term monitoring of the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area. 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 camille.burton@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 15/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to camille.burton@naturalengland.org.uk. 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/62ece5b6-5350-42bc-be06-8c1d16ecef71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,438 |
| 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 | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECOSPAN ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ece5b6-5350-42bc-be06-8c1d16ecef71
- 4 Sep 2023 at 13:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a6faf2-896b-4913-b8b7-712523951e24
- 23 Aug 2023 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a6faf2-896b-4913-b8b7-712523951e24
- 23 Aug 2023 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a6faf2-896b-4913-b8b7-712523951e24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ece5b6-5350-42bc-be06-8c1d16ecef71
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a6faf2-896b-4913-b8b7-712523951e24
  4th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b24e006a-6dec-471f-aac8-914b19508169
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b91f186f-0ef7-4fca-96ec-ff8979218a28
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdb55006-05d1-4b85-aa19-3089f95d436e
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/32c867d7-1b5d-40ca-aa40-3c3efe0c9f97

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