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title: "RDE 289 - Sweeping Statements: Assessing the effectiveness of sandwave levelling as a mitigation measure for the impact of cable laying and external cable protection on benthic habitats and features"
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# RDE 289 - Sweeping Statements: Assessing the effectiveness of sandwave levelling as a mitigation measure for the impact of cable laying and external cable protection on benthic habitats and features

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e18d8f8a-f7b2-46de-9983-fd25cfd76794

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## Summary

DEFRA has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE 289 - Sweeping Statements: Assessing the effectiveness of sandwave levelling as a mitigation measure for the impact of cable laying and external cable protection on benthic habitats and features." This research and development consultancy services procurement falls under the services category and follows a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 13th July 2023 to 31st January 2024, with the tender period ending on 11th July 2023.

This contract opportunity created by DEFRA would be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to engage in research and development consultancy services related to offshore wind environmental standards. Businesses with expertise in environmental impact assessments and benthic habitats would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract location includes various countries, providing opportunities for businesses across different regions to contribute to this important project.

## Notice

Defra is investigating mitigation measures for the impact OW farms have on different benthic habitats, which could be used to inform potential Offshore Wind Environmental Standards. This project will feed into Defra's Offshore Wind Environmental Standards project currently underway. The contractor of this project will be expected to work with the Defra's Offshore Wind Environmental Standards project manager and their associated colleagues where necessary to ensure that any relevant aspects of this project aligns with the Offshore Wind Environmental Standards programme of work. The contract was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc37a306-66d8-4f66-9041-efe2023bdb60 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,813 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ABPMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2023 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc37a306-66d8-4f66-9041-efe2023bdb60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc37a306-66d8-4f66-9041-efe2023bdb60
  5th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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