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title: "RDE599 Marine Net Gain Pilots Development Project"
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# RDE599 Marine Net Gain Pilots Development Project

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d61968ee-7468-485e-8eb4-f5c83bc31a1b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RDE599 Marine Net Gain Pilots Development Project" was led by Natural England, located in London, UK. The project falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. This tender has reached the award stage, with Howell Marine Consulting, an SME, being awarded the contract. Key dates include the award date of 19 July 2024, and the contract period spanning from 19 July 2024 to 28 March 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine and environmental consultancy to develop innovative pilot projects that deliver gains for Marine Net Gain in English waters. It is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio in sustainable development and marine project implementation. Businesses with expertise in developing feasibility reports and pathway plans for diverse marine pilot projects would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

Aim: Develop recommendations for pilot projects in English waters that demonstrate potential implementation pathways to deliver gains for Marine Net Gain (MNG). Output: Report detailing a plan for what is in scope for MNG pilots projects and recommendations on how they could be delivered. Objectives & Deliverables: Objective 1: Review and refine the elements to be in scope and tested through pilot projects to deliver gains. Deliverable 1: Report detailing a consolidated list of elements which are in scope for MNG pilot testing. Objective 2: Develop pilot project pathways for a suite of pilots that meet the elements from objective 1." Deliverable 2: Report detailing a plan for undertaking a suite of pilots, and the pathways for delivering gains for each pilot across a range of themes. The plan should include feasibility and potential challenges from gain delivery interventions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a08a93-df50-4072-8bc3-e88e4033c60c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,940 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,940 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a08a93-df50-4072-8bc3-e88e4033c60c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a08a93-df50-4072-8bc3-e88e4033c60c
  19th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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