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title: "RDE409 - Marine Net Gain market analysis and economic data (NZ33)"
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# RDE409 - Marine Net Gain market analysis and economic data (NZ33)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5155891-06f0-4d9c-8c60-f3d484de42f8

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE409 - Marine Net Gain Market Analysis and Economic Data (NZ33)" to ICF Consulting Services Limited. The contract falls under the research and development consultancy services category and involves gathering economic data and information to understand marine net gain policies. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5th November 2023, with the contract period running from 7th November 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to engage in a project related to marine biodiversity and economic analysis. DEFRA's initiative aims to explore collaboration and funding opportunities within the marine industry. Businesses with expertise in economic data analysis, marine infrastructure development, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to participate in this project. The contract offers a chance to contribute to policy design and market understanding in the marine net gain sector, supporting innovation and voluntary approaches.

## Notice

To gather economic data and information and report on a range of factors that will influence policy design and initial understanding on the supply and demand of a marine net gain market. This includes; 1. Collating information on available methods/techniques for achieving marine net gain (utilising existing evidence sources to develop list that can be used to for cost information analysis) 2. Collecting data and information on the costs of delivering the MNG intervention (summarised from 1), considering the full cost profile (e.g., capex, opex and lifecycle), and maintenance costs. Working from examples, case studies and expert input to identify the range of costs to implement key MNG measures. 3. Collecting information from marine stakeholders to investigate the motivation and resources to help marine biodiversity and invest in generating MNG supply. This will need to explore the opportunities for innovation, existing and developing voluntary approaches and pilots. Understanding collaboration and funding opportunities. 4. Estimating future trends in marine infrastructure/development in scope of MNG that will be driving demand, including location, scale and emerging technologies. This should be based on historical trend analysis and current commitments, it also should explore what can be done to build on existing work by ABPmer, Strategic Task and Finish Group and The Crown Estate Whole of Seabed approach. It also should be supported with contextual economic information for the marine industries, in particular profit, capex, opex etc. This will need to consider all development types in scope for MNG, but also consider how to account for delineation in developments (or proportion of developments) already covered by BNG in the intertidal. The contract was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cdc63bc-7bbc-492c-bd51-0bc919324285 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,129 |
| 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cdc63bc-7bbc-492c-bd51-0bc919324285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cdc63bc-7bbc-492c-bd51-0bc919324285
  14th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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