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title: "4555 A Population Viability Analysis Modelling Tool for Seabird Species"
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# 4555 A Population Viability Analysis Modelling Tool for Seabird Species

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e98af0e9-2001-4c8b-9222-c3473cc4a68a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is in search of a Population Viability Analysis Modelling Tool for Seabird Species, classified under research and development consultancy services. The tender, valued at £29,167, follows an open procurement method and is currently in the award stage, with an active award published on 3rd August 2018. The contract is set to commence on 17th September 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2019. The tender period closed on 12th July 2018, with all relevant activities available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering system.

This project presents a valuable opportunity for businesses focused on environmental consultancy, software development for ecological modelling, and related technological services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and development within ecological and environmental frameworks would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. Companies capable of delivering flexible and innovative modelling tools for wildlife population management are encouraged to engage with this opportunity to enhance their business growth.

## Notice

The development of a Population Viability Analysis (PVA) model framework and Shiny App that can be used to model populations that of a range of seabird species and allow exploration of the effects of different assumptions and model parameters on the predicted population level impacts, the generic nature of the tool envisaged is such that it should be sufficiently flexible to enable application to other groups of birds. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ceb8ac5-e1f8-4193-8a82-fc38d7fb85b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,167 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,292 |
| 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 | 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 | CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2018 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ceb8ac5-e1f8-4193-8a82-fc38d7fb85b8
- 21 Jun 2018 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79414ca5-805d-491e-b962-b2d7faeacced

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ceb8ac5-e1f8-4193-8a82-fc38d7fb85b8
  2nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79414ca5-805d-491e-b962-b2d7faeacced
  21st June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87639ba0-a477-4b99-906e-35a3d371900f
  n/a

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