--- title: "Defining the geographic scale of fish species populations, for impact assessments of low carbon energy projects an" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c79f1e92-cf40-4258-85e6-dad441af24ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c79f1e92-cf40-4258-85e6-dad441af24ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c79f1e92-cf40-4258-85e6-dad441af24ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c79f1e92-cf40-4258-85e6-dad441af24ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-12-28" --- # Defining the geographic scale of fish species populations, for impact assessments of low carbon energy projects an Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c79f1e92-cf40-4258-85e6-dad441af24ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c79f1e92-cf40-4258-85e6-dad441af24ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c79f1e92-cf40-4258-85e6-dad441af24ce.json) ## Summary The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a research and experimental development services contract titled "Defining the geographic scale of fish species populations, for impact assessments of low carbon energy projects" with a value of 0 GBP. The contract, part of the Green Industrial Revolution agenda, is aimed at establishing standardized processes for defining fish species populations in marine environments to support environmental impact assessments. The procurement method was an open procedure with a deadline for tender submission on 21st October 2022, and the contract period is from 24th October 2022 to 31st March 2023, based in London, United Kingdom. This contracting opportunity by Defra is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses. Businesses involved in research and experimental development services, particularly those focused on environmental assessments in marine environments, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project aims to contribute to the UK's 25 Year Environment Plan and achieve Good Environmental Status under the UK Marine Strategy, presenting a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental impact assessments and marine conservation. ## Notice The Government's commitment to Carbon Net Zero targets1 is driving the rapid expansion of the UK renewable energy sector. The Government Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution2 outlines further commitments to low-carbon energy technologies, including nuclear power. Renewable energy, nuclear power station developments, and other Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects are all required to conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), as well as other statutory assessments, to fulfil environmental regulations and support the consenting process for the projects. There is currently a lack of guidance on the process to define the geographic scales of populations of fish species in the marine environment, as required for use in EIA, Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Marine Conservation Zone assessments (MCZa). Establishing standardised process will ensure consistency in approach between projects, robustness for consenting processes, and has the potential to de-risk and streamline the consenting process for developments and regulators. EIA has traditionally taken an approach of assessing losses of fish in a solely anthropogenic context, comparing losses to fishery management stock units, or fishery landings data. This approach however, is not considered relevant when assessing fish populations as features of MPAs, Estuarine N2K sites (SAC/RAMSAR), or as prey species for protected marine mammals and seabirds. High-quality, standardised assessments will contribute to delivering the 25 Year Environment Plan and achieving Good Environmental Status under the UK Marine Strategy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396084d8-3ab9-4c39-8656-5a5f2e875430 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Oct 2022 | | Contract period | 23 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 28 Dec 2022 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396084d8-3ab9-4c39-8656-5a5f2e875430 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396084d8-3ab9-4c39-8656-5a5f2e875430 28th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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