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title: "RDE642 Zooplankton analysis for Allonby Bay HPMA"
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# RDE642 Zooplankton analysis for Allonby Bay HPMA

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eadb4e34-ea54-473e-9ee1-01b0e2aed27d

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## Summary

Natural England has recently completed the procurement process for a project titled "RDE642 Zooplankton analysis for Allonby Bay HPMA," classified under the Research and Development Consultancy Services industry category. The contract, aimed at gathering ecological data to assist in the full recovery of marine ecosystems within the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area, included water sample collection and zooplankton taxonomic identification. The procurement followed a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14 August 2024, with the contract running from 21 August 2024 to 31 March 2025, covering multiple regions including the UK and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in ecological consultancy, marine biology, and environmental research, particularly those that qualify as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). With a focus on zooplankton analysis and marine ecosystem monitoring, businesses with expertise in marine ecological surveys and data analysis are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £3,360 GBP, was won by The Marine Biological Association of the UK, highlighting the potential for business growth in collaborating with authoritative bodies like Natural England.

## Notice

HPMAs are areas of the sea that allow for the protection and full recovery of marine ecosystems. By designating areas of sea with high levels of protection, HPMAs will allow nature to fully recover to a more natural state, allowing the ecosystem to thrive. They prohibit extractive, destructive and depositional uses, allowing only non-damaging levels of other activities to the extent permitted by international law. HPMAs will protect all species and habitats and associated ecosystem processes within the site boundary, including the seabed and water column. This means gathering comprehensive evidence of the effectiveness of the HPMA in delivering biodiversity recovery will be critical. Natural England is commissioning ecological survey work in 2024/2025 to continue collecting baseline data on the environmental state of Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA). As part of the evidence gathering of the HPMAs pilot project, water samples will be collected from the site monthly for zooplankton taxonomic identification. The water samples will be collected by the Environmental Agency who currently collect water samples for zooplankton analysis (undertaken by the Marine Biological Association) at nearby sites as part of their inshore monitoring programme. A new sample site within Allonby Bay will be established for this monthly monitoring project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a3a6ae-8b69-4f5a-89d8-5773394b820a |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 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 | £3,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,360 |
| 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 | 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 | THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a3a6ae-8b69-4f5a-89d8-5773394b820a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a3a6ae-8b69-4f5a-89d8-5773394b820a
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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