--- title: "Field-based surveys during the overwintering period to establish spatio-temporal distribution of oystercatchers across foraging habitats in the Taw-Torridge Estuary" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3b873fd-2833-407c-b881-c4b21cf35f36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3b873fd-2833-407c-b881-c4b21cf35f36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3b873fd-2833-407c-b881-c4b21cf35f36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3b873fd-2833-407c-b881-c4b21cf35f36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-11-22" --- # Field-based surveys during the overwintering period to establish spatio-temporal distribution of oystercatchers across foraging habitats in the Taw-Torridge Estuary Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3b873fd-2833-407c-b881-c4b21cf35f36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3b873fd-2833-407c-b881-c4b21cf35f36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3b873fd-2833-407c-b881-c4b21cf35f36.json) ## Summary Natural England has completed the tender process for "Field-based surveys during the overwintering period to establish spatio-temporal distribution of oystercatchers across foraging habitats in the Taw-Torridge Estuary." This procurement, valued at £20,000, involves conducting marine survey services in the Taw-Torridge Estuary, North Devon, from October 2024 to February 2025. The surveys are essential for parameterising and validating a Bird Food Resource Model. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, and the deadline for quotation submissions was 27 September 2024. The contract has been awarded to EAD ECOLOGY LTD on 3 October 2024, with active status starting immediately. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine survey services and ornithology. Given the project's specific focus on spatio-temporal distribution analysis of oystercatchers, companies with expertise in ecological surveys, particularly those within the South West region, would be well-suited. Additionally, this project encourages participation from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an inclusive opportunity for diverse business growth. Successful completion of these surveys can pave the way for future ecological and environmental contracts with Natural England and similar bodies. ## Notice This contract is for the delivery of field-based surveys during the overwintering period to establish spatio-temporal distribution of oystercatchers across foraging habitats in the Taw-Torridge Estuary. Data gathered will be used to parameterise and/or validate a Bird Food Resource Model. Two 8 hour surveys, each involving two ornithologists, will be conducted per month (over a spring tide and a neap tide) between October 2024 and February 2025 (inclusive) in the Taw-Torridge Estuary, North Devon. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to simon.pengelly@association-ifca.org.uk by 17:00 on 27/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to simon.pengelly@association-ifca.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f52b624-1b27-4803-8876-8b384d666614 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £15,000 | | 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 | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 7PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EAD ECOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71354500 - Marine survey services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2024 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f52b624-1b27-4803-8876-8b384d666614 - 11 Oct 2024 at 07:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c53b5050-8f01-4430-94c8-2d00f0346f0c - 5 Sep 2024 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c53b5050-8f01-4430-94c8-2d00f0346f0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f52b624-1b27-4803-8876-8b384d666614 22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c53b5050-8f01-4430-94c8-2d00f0346f0c 11th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3841b6fd-dc87-496f-b6cc-a0a98a1806eb RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5790c8a4-66b2-4f08-9cf0-71367a9d4937 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ed502b4-8407-4156-b572-2258dff6a294 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5417e9c4-2b80-426f-87e0-1336cd74ed51 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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