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title: "Freshwater Pearl Mussel Ark Project"
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# Freshwater Pearl Mussel Ark Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9ad53b9-f12b-4293-ab22-de55dfec4149

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## Summary

The Freshwater Pearl Mussel Ark Project, managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aims to conserve and breed threatened populations of the freshwater pearl mussel in England. This initiative falls under the environmental management category, with a total contract value of £25,000. The procurement was officially awarded on 4th June 2020, with the contract period extending until 31st March 2021, and the completion date noted as 10th July 2020. The project has its operational base in Windermere, Cumbria, within the North West of England, and was initiated as a collaborative agreement.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, particularly those specialising in conservation, ecological management, and biodiversity projects. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in aquatic species management, particularly freshwater ecosystems, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The ongoing need for habitats' protection and restoration will likely result in numerous opportunities as environmental regulations and conservation efforts continue to gain prominence.

## Notice

The Freshwater Pearl Mussel ark project is an ongoing partnership project between the Environment Agency, Natural England and the Freshwater Biological Association. The project was established in 2007. A national holding facility has been established at the FBA in Windermere, Cumbria, to maintain and breed threatened populations of freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) from rivers across England, which supports the national plan of captive breeding and reintroduction to suitable rivers. The project has already achieved notable success with juvenile production and retention. The overall aim will be to have sufficient juvenile mussels from priority populations for reintroductions to be made from 2015 onwards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dff8ad-9483-4c63-8a79-398dbf59a800 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Collaborative Agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESHWATER BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2020 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dff8ad-9483-4c63-8a79-398dbf59a800

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dff8ad-9483-4c63-8a79-398dbf59a800
  10th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ab8bfd0-39ba-4e0b-ab5c-f62753520cbb
  n/a
- https://defra.bravo.solution.co.uk
  Collaborative Agreement

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