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title: "Digital Aerial Surveys of The Solway Firth Special Protection Area"
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# Digital Aerial Surveys of The Solway Firth Special Protection Area

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9353e17-26c2-47d9-9d19-028d1db9312f

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## Summary

The buying organization, Defra Network eTendering Portal, has awarded a contract for a project titled "Digital Aerial Surveys of The Solway Firth Special Protection Area" in the services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, with the procurement stage marked as complete. The contract period extends from December 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, and the tender period ended on October 3, 2022. The location for delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for digital aerial surveys presents growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs involved in aircraft operating services and design and execution of research and development. Businesses that excel in providing surveying services within the aviation industry, especially those with experience in operating aerial surveys for ecological conservation projects, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract period offers a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise in environmental surveying within the specified region of the Solway Firth Special Protection Area.

## Notice

Call-off from Digital Aerial surveys for Seabirds and Marine Mammals in English and Welsh Waters, framework. Survey of Solway Firth for mNCEA project. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b41b9e3a-2b77-4d85-9457-b56610f9e7e6 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,680 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIDEF ARIEL SURVEYING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 60445000 - Aircraft operating services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2023 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b41b9e3a-2b77-4d85-9457-b56610f9e7e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b41b9e3a-2b77-4d85-9457-b56610f9e7e6
  9th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/897db835-3557-4565-a2c1-fb2fe90bbac6
  Solway WPO Redacted.

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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