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title: "Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay SPA: maerl drop down video and side scan sonar survey data collection, analysis and report writing"
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# Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay SPA: maerl drop down video and side scan sonar survey data collection, analysis and report writing

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d985c919-44e0-438a-ba6f-81095e4469c4

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## Summary

Natural England has completed the award stage for the contract titled "Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay SPA: maerl drop down video and side scan sonar survey data collection, analysis and report writing." This contract, classified under the industry category "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code 73000000), involves survey work between August 2024 and October 2024, with reporting and analysis to be conducted from August/October 2024 to March 2025. The project is located in the South West of the United Kingdom, with key deadlines including the submission of quotations by 17:00 on 22 July 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the contract value estimated to be between £20,000 and £49,999 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine survey and data analysis, particularly those with expertise in side scan sonar and drop down video technology. SMEs in the research and consultancy sectors are well-suited to compete, providing a chance to showcase their capabilities in delivering structured survey data and comprehensive analysis. Collaboration with a reputable organisation like Natural England can enhance business visibility and establish a track record for participating in government contracts, fostering potential for future growth.

## Notice

Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay SPA: maerl drop down video and side scan sonar survey data collection, analysis and report writing During August to October 2024 for survey work (side scan sonar and Drop Down Video) and between August/October 2024 and March 2025 for reporting and analysis. 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 esther.hughes@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 22/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to esther.hughes@naturalengland.org.uk. 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/265d0847-bb8f-4c63-a95e-475ea5afa5c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,508 |
| 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 | CORNWALL |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL31 1EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Bodmin St Petroc's |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVISION MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/265d0847-bb8f-4c63-a95e-475ea5afa5c5
- 5 Jul 2024 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a71637c-413c-4932-970f-bc383acb6f25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/265d0847-bb8f-4c63-a95e-475ea5afa5c5
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a71637c-413c-4932-970f-bc383acb6f25
  5th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d629176d-e15d-4f28-9958-88149e785067
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59c9339a-a717-4ed6-ad91-9ae37c4bc66e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/480afcac-3a2b-4867-b866-f31bb0f19855
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ba4dee17-8c60-433d-bc6a-632d7a48d285

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