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title: "Identification of Sublittoral Rock, Littoral Sediment and Littoral Rock Biotopes from Community Analysis Results"
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# Identification of Sublittoral Rock, Littoral Sediment and Littoral Rock Biotopes from Community Analysis Results

Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8393350-5ed8-4f0b-9f12-ca1f53e21542

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Identification of Sublittoral Rock, Littoral Sediment and Littoral Rock Biotopes from Community Analysis Results" is led by the JNCC Support Co, located in Peterborough, England. This initiative falls within the environmental services category and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £22,000, commenced on 9 May 2017 and is set to conclude by 15 September 2017. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 28 April 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine biology, environmental consultancy, and data analysis, particularly those with expertise in benthic ecosystem studies. Given the project's focus on identifying biotopes and analysing community structures, firms with a background in ecological research and classification, as well as those equipped to review and match community clusters with existing classifications, would be well-positioned to compete. Potential suppliers would benefit from understanding both the scientific and practical aspects of marine habitat classification.

## Notice

Contract Title: Identification of Sublittoral Rock, Littoral Sediment and Littoral Rock biotopes from community analysis results * Project Aim * The aim of this work is to ensure new or revised sublittoral rock, littoral sediment and littoral rock biotopes have been correctly identified from data and represent real communities that occur in the field. Biotopes should meet set criteria outlined in the 'Distinguishing and defining types' section of Connor et. al (2004) . * Background JNCC is undertaking a project, in collaboration the CNCB s, the Environment Agency, Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBINI) and Cefas to improve coverage of the Marine Habitat Classification for Britain and Ireland (JNCC, 2015). We have analysed new and old survey data together to identify new biotopes and existing ones in need of revision. JNCC are revising existing sections of the classification in turn. Having recently completed a draft update to the Sublittoral Sediment section we are now ready to move on to Sublittoral Rock, Littoral Sediment and Littoral Rock. To date for these sections, we have collated data for analysis, and identified communities using cluster analysis and ordination using R. JNCC now wish to contract one or more benthic experts to review the results of community analysis, match the community clusters with biotopes in the classification and identify and describe the clusters that represent new biotopes. Depending on contractors' expertise, JNCC may select a single contractor to work on Sublittoral Rock, Littoral Sediment and Littoral Rock, or different contractors for each of these three broad habitats. In addition, (for Sublittoral Rock, only), over the years since the last classification revision, new biotope proposals have been submitted to JNCC by users who have recorded a community they don't think is represented in the classification. JNCC would like the contractor to compare these biotope proposals with the community clusters from analysis and decide whether they represent true communities that should be included in the classification. Additional information: If you are unable to access the tender documents, please follow link below to review and download documents. http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-7408

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee6ec4c-3558-4235-8826-4cbc287c9c17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2017 - 15 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,150 |
| 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 | JNCC SUPPORT CO |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRECISION MARINE SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2017 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee6ec4c-3558-4235-8826-4cbc287c9c17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee6ec4c-3558-4235-8826-4cbc287c9c17
  20th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f132c8d7-016a-4f99-867f-46feaaeadff5
- http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-7408

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