--- title: "1517S Survey Benthic Infaunal Sample Analysis" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5a4d554-bb14-46c6-96a0-b67b4c5886d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5a4d554-bb14-46c6-96a0-b67b4c5886d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5a4d554-bb14-46c6-96a0-b67b4c5886d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5a4d554-bb14-46c6-96a0-b67b4c5886d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "JNCC SUPPORT CO" published: "2018-02-01" --- # 1517S Survey Benthic Infaunal Sample Analysis Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5a4d554-bb14-46c6-96a0-b67b4c5886d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5a4d554-bb14-46c6-96a0-b67b4c5886d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5a4d554-bb14-46c6-96a0-b67b4c5886d2.json) ## Summary The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is seeking to award a contract titled "1517S Survey Benthic Infaunal Sample Analysis", focusing on the classification and analysis of marine biological samples collected from protected areas off the north coast of Scotland. This procurement falls within the aquaculture services sector and will take place in the East of England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 14th February 2018. The contract, valued at £20,000, is set to commence on 19th February 2018 and will be executed over two financial years, concluding on 20th March 2018. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ecological research, environmental management, and marine biology services. Companies specialising in taxonomic analysis, biodiversity assessment, or related fields will find a suitable match for their services. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, providing potential for growth through public procurement while contributing to the conservation efforts in the designated marine protected areas. ## Notice The aim of this project is to undertake the taxonomic analysis of benthic infaunal samples collected on a recent offshore seabed survey of North-east Faroe Shetland Channel and West Shetland Shelf Scottish Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs). The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) have recently undertaken an offshore seabed survey visiting the North-east Faroe Shetland Channel Scottish Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area (NCMPA) and the West Shetland Shelf Scottish Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area (NCMPA) onboard the Marine Research Vessel (MRV) Scotia (survey code 1517S). The North-east Faroe Shetland Channel (hereafter NEF) NCMPA follows the descent of the Faroe Shetland Channel from depths of 330m to 2420m. The site has been designated to protect deep-sea sponge aggregations, which were the focus of the recent survey, as well as offshore deep-sea muds and offshore subtidal sands and gravels. West Shetland Shelf (hereafter WSS) NCMPA is located to the north of Scotland and overlaps with the Windsock fisheries areas which are managed to encourage the recovery of local cod stocks. The NCMPA is designated to protect the wide variety of sand and gravel within its boundaries which are found at depths from 70m - 150m. JNCC wishes to commission a contract to undertake the taxonomic analysis of benthic infaunal samples collected on the 1517S cruise. Picking and taxonomic analysis of benthic infaunal samples (i.e. identification and enumeration of all fauna present) are required. Biomass of samples should also be determined. The contract will be run over two financial years (FY17/18 and FY18/19), with Phase I to be undertaken in FY 17/18 and Phase II to be undertaken at the start of FY18/19. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5659e7c1-7368-4a54-9b46-6320a16ff753 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 20 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | JNCC SUPPORT CO | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE1 1JY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 77800000 - Aquaculture services - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 1 Feb 2018 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5659e7c1-7368-4a54-9b46-6320a16ff753 - 1 Feb 2018 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5659e7c1-7368-4a54-9b46-6320a16ff753 - 26 Jan 2018 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5659e7c1-7368-4a54-9b46-6320a16ff753 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5659e7c1-7368-4a54-9b46-6320a16ff753 1st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac9abce4-8a58-49c9-acb2-9c5e3c486be1 All relevant documents, information and Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c33df605-9324-4ab5-91c3-7c70fb0aaf14 Q&As 30/01/18 - http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-7540 Tender page on JNCC website ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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