--- title: "mNCEA Use and Existence values for Wading Birds, Seabirds, and Marine Mammals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed3a8473-ced6-4207-b42e-45076f8a2846" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed3a8473-ced6-4207-b42e-45076f8a2846" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed3a8473-ced6-4207-b42e-45076f8a2846.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed3a8473-ced6-4207-b42e-45076f8a2846.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-05-22" --- # mNCEA Use and Existence values for Wading Birds, Seabirds, and Marine Mammals Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed3a8473-ced6-4207-b42e-45076f8a2846 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed3a8473-ced6-4207-b42e-45076f8a2846) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed3a8473-ced6-4207-b42e-45076f8a2846.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is initiated by Natural England, involving a tender titled "mNCEA Use and Existence values for Wading Birds, Seabirds, and Marine Mammals." The procurement falls under the environmental services and research and development consultancy services categories. The contract aims to design surveys to assess cultural and economic values for wildlife in specific locations across the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 21st June 2023 and a contract duration running from 17th July 2023 to 16th July 2024. This tender opportunity presented by Natural England provides a chance for businesses interested in environmental services and consultancy to contribute towards assessing the value of marine natural capital assets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for participating in this tender process, which requires capabilities in data collection, econometric analysis, and ecological survey design. The contract period offers a significant opportunity for business growth and partnerships in the field of environmental research and conservation. ## Notice This contract is about designing a series of surveys to generate values for natural capital assets, delivering the data collection and econometric analysis for this work area. 1. Cultural values for the wading birds, marine mammals and seabirds The first strand of this project is to estimate cultural values for wading birds, marine mammals and seabirds using monetary valuation techniques, to link with ecological data being collected for the same species. We are seeking to understand the motivation for recreational visits to the coast to determine how they are influenced by wildlife watching; who are the beneficiaries of recreational visits; and how a change in the abundance and diversity of key species could affect their value to society. The work will focus on determining the value of wildlife recreation, with, if possible, existence values determined as a secondary aim. There will also be a focus on how the value of wildlife recreation relates to population sizes and frequency of wildlife interaction, which should also be connected to the relevant descriptors for, and perceptions of, Good Environmental Status for these species (and to the work in the second strand, below). These values will be elicited using face to face surveys in three specific locations: I. Eider duck in Northumberland II. Bottlenose dolphin and Bluefin Tuna in Cornwall III. Wading birds in Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary with additional online national surveys. 2. Economic value of a component of marine natural capital linked to one of the Good Environmental Status (GES) descriptors The second strand of this project is to estimate monetary values of a marine natural capital component linked to one of the Good Environmental Status (GES) descriptors (which will be defined in advance by Natural England and our partners). This will require an online, national-level stated preference questionnaire focusing on a marine natural capital component to understand how individuals value whether GES is achieved. The outcome of GES strand of the project is as follows: * Understand the benefits or disbenefits to society of a GES descriptor being 'achieved' vs 'not achieved' based on ecosystem service valuation and market analyses. * Produce evidence that can be used in appraisal mechanisms (such as cost benefit analysis or regulatory impact assessment) for assessing the implications of management decisions to support achieving GES. You may apply for this opportunity via the Authority's e-sourcing portal https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c050a8-c988-4288-9af2-261027c5722a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 22 May 2023 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c050a8-c988-4288-9af2-261027c5722a - 22 May 2023 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0639449d-1543-46e8-af4e-5c713533da9c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c050a8-c988-4288-9af2-261027c5722a 22nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0639449d-1543-46e8-af4e-5c713533da9c 22nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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