--- title: "Analysis of Digital Aerial Survey Data for Multiple Marine Protected Areas" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9563301-32ac-4592-9688-ade9047ffa7d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9563301-32ac-4592-9688-ade9047ffa7d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9563301-32ac-4592-9688-ade9047ffa7d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9563301-32ac-4592-9688-ade9047ffa7d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-06-30" --- # Analysis of Digital Aerial Survey Data for Multiple Marine Protected Areas Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9563301-32ac-4592-9688-ade9047ffa7d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9563301-32ac-4592-9688-ade9047ffa7d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9563301-32ac-4592-9688-ade9047ffa7d.json) ## Summary The buying organization for this procurement process is Natural England, based in Norwich, England. The title of the procurement is "Analysis of Digital Aerial Survey Data for Multiple Marine Protected Areas" within the Marine research services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a deadline for submission set at 12:00 BST on 28th July 2023. The contract period is scheduled to run from 14th August 2023 to 15th December 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marine research services to engage. The procurement method is an open procedure, specifically an Open procedure (below threshold). Smaller and voluntary/community sector enterprises (SMEs and VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses can leverage their expertise in digital aerial surveys and marine conservation to compete effectively for this contract, supporting their growth and contributing to the preservation of marine ecosystems. ## Notice To provide an analysis and reporting, for five digital aerial surveys (DAS) for inshore marine birds covering the Greater Wash and Solway Firth Special Protection Areas during autumn and winter 2022/23. Robust estimates of abundance, and associated metrics, should be produced from provided DAS data, using appropriate methods, and applying suitable adjustments. Estimates should be produced for bird and marine mammal species recorded for parts of the survey areas specified in the RFQ. Distribution maps should be produced using Kernel Density Estimation, or alternate methods where this is not possible, for key species specified in the RFQ. A single report should be provided detailing the approach and outcomes of the work. This should be supported by: i) a single Microsoft Excel workbook including all results, ii) relevant GIS outputs, and iii) any analytical code and any associated databases. We also request an additional, separate, quotation is provided to optionally include a further survey of Berwick to St Mary's Marine Conservation Zone (and some surrounding areas e.g. Lindisfarne Special Protection Area) within the analysis and reporting. The quote for this additional work will not be used to evaluate the commercial element of the tenders but may be commissioned if sufficient budget is available. 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 andrew.harwood@naturalengland.org.uk by 12:00 BST midday on 28th July 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to andrew.harwood@naturalengland.org.uk by 12:00 BST midday on 14th July 2023. 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/8a584813-b7c2-4834-bc11-376e1f9a351b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 15 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR3 1UB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2023 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a584813-b7c2-4834-bc11-376e1f9a351b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a584813-b7c2-4834-bc11-376e1f9a351b 30th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6d067f9-8099-4cdf-ba62-bf7766c599de RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0079e5ac-4ba6-49c4-b3cb-d5757ae51c8f Commercial Response - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d5d1512-cda3-4e6a-a070-25864d760863 Map 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1320561e-9884-43dd-ad30-e2d0c8d79ada Map 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ae6f0e7-78ad-4cad-9e95-9f13817abf33 Map 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec37c6c5-b4bc-47e7-a72f-d905237031ab T&C ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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