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title: "CEFAS22-80 Contract for the supply of ecological survey support and technical expertise to enable the delivery of the Nature Inclusive Cable Enhancement and Protection (NICE) project."
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# CEFAS22-80 Contract for the supply of ecological survey support and technical expertise to enable the delivery of the Nature Inclusive Cable Enhancement and Protection (NICE) project.

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e35f7c4d-5f1d-471c-b6d7-09fe8010b067

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the supply of ecological survey support and technical expertise in the East of England. The Nature Inclusive Cable Enhancement and Protection (NICE) project has a total value of £245,280 and entails services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations. The contract period will run from 1st September 2023 to 30th November 2024 under the Single tender action procurement method, with the tender period ending on 30th June 2022.

This procurement opportunity, suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offers the chance to contribute to environmental conservation efforts and gain valuable experience in delivering specialised services to support nature enhancement projects. Businesses providing ecological survey support and technical expertise in the East of England are well-placed to compete and potentially expand their operations through this contract awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal.

## Notice

Contract Award notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f73246dc-c9e1-40bc-87e3-8be7e14f2087 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,280 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2023 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f73246dc-c9e1-40bc-87e3-8be7e14f2087

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f73246dc-c9e1-40bc-87e3-8be7e14f2087
  30th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f06913a-98a1-496e-9728-189f837e4d6a
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