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title: "C25305 Acoustic Monitoring of Red-billed Leiothrix"
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# C25305 Acoustic Monitoring of Red-billed Leiothrix

Buyer: THE BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6a9071a-d905-4984-8bc0-e0107ed940ba

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "C25305 Acoustic Monitoring of Red-billed Leiothrix" involves the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of "Research and Development Consultancy Services" and is localised in the East of England, United Kingdom, with postal code IP24 2PU. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, and the contract period started on 3rd July 2024 and will end on 31st January 2025. The procurement method utilised was a direct, single tender action (below threshold) due to the nature of the genuine research and development project not captured by Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research and development within the environmental and ecological sectors. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete under these criteria. The project aims to develop and trial an acoustic monitoring scheme for the potentially invasive Red-billed Leiothrix, providing valuable insights for future control policies. By engaging in such initiatives, businesses can expand their portfolio in government-backed environmental R&D projects, gaining experience and credibility in this niche market.

## Notice

A direct award to the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) to deliver the development and trialling of an acoustic monitoring scheme (BTO Acoustic Pipeline) for Red-billed Leiothrix, a potentially invasive non-native species (INNS) to the UK. The outputs of this pilot project will improve APHA's understanding of how widely dispersed Red-billed Leiothrix birds are and inform whether a control policy is recommended. This is a below threshold requirement and genuine research and development (R&D) and therefore not captured by Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e316dd-cba1-49c2-a3cc-1959f521f880 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,103 |
| 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 | THE BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e316dd-cba1-49c2-a3cc-1959f521f880
- 9 Jul 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3242f37-f2f4-4366-85aa-8edf0fed985a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e316dd-cba1-49c2-a3cc-1959f521f880
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3242f37-f2f4-4366-85aa-8edf0fed985a
  9th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04a8d803-0839-4378-ac93-27ef4367c445
  C25305_Conditions of Contract_Red-billed Leiothrix_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adf42ef0-2d46-4cdb-9ea5-4cb5a4d14dc0
  C25305_Conditions of Contract_Red-billed Leiothrix_Redacted

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