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title: "Collation of evidence for a U.K. definition of Favourable Conservation Status for sandbanks and other sublittoral sediment habitat types"
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# Collation of evidence for a U.K. definition of Favourable Conservation Status for sandbanks and other sublittoral sediment habitat types

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbb1c16c-b7ae-4fd8-89b0-a2e6bb4bc779

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Natural England involves the collation of evidence for a U.K. definition of Favourable Conservation Status for sandbanks and sublittoral sediment habitats. This project falls under the classification of environmental services and is being conducted through an open procedure. The closing date for submissions is 13th November 2023, with a contract period from 14th November 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This tender opportunity by Natural England offers a chance for businesses involved in environmental services to contribute to the definition of conservation standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom are encouraged to participate in this collaborative effort. Interested parties need to submit their quotations by the deadline to be considered for this significant project.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE: The closing date for this notice has been extended to 13th November 2023. Natural England's Defining Favourable Conservation Status (DFCS) Project aims to produce definitions of favourable conservation status that will support the delivery of the biodiversity components of many aspects of Natural England's work. This project will begin the FCS process for sublittoral sediment habitats, including sandbanks. "Sandbanks which are slightly covered by seawater all the time", listed under Annex I of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), and its sub-types gravelly and clean sands, muddy sands, and maerl beds are the main focus of this project. MCZ broadscale habitats and features of conservation importance relevant to subtidal sediment /sandbanks should also be considered: * Subtidal coarse sediments * Subtidal sand * Subtidal mud * Subtidal mixed sediments * Maerl beds * Sea-pen and burrowing megafauna communities * Ocean quahog The data collation exercise should consider sub-features independently, not just where they relate to Annex 1 sandbanks. The information provided in this review will be used by Natural England to inform the production of favourable conservation statuses for various sublittoral sediment habitats, including sandbanks. 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 Lucy.May@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 13/11/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to lucy.may@naturalengland.org.uk and Hannah.Payne@naturalengland.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/591c9723-c841-41f1-a13f-ae8a99073075 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,816 |
| 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 | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARINESPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2024 at 07:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/591c9723-c841-41f1-a13f-ae8a99073075
- 30 Oct 2023 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f74571-007e-49df-835d-9af15ad7f9bf
- 23 Oct 2023 at 08:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f74571-007e-49df-835d-9af15ad7f9bf
- 11 Oct 2023 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f74571-007e-49df-835d-9af15ad7f9bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/591c9723-c841-41f1-a13f-ae8a99073075
  3rd June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f74571-007e-49df-835d-9af15ad7f9bf
  30th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f13d8629-0996-4d67-af91-0d85e0124e29
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19755f89-a94b-4627-8211-86a929447fa8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cb6ae1c-cbd3-46f4-98cf-d20f27a7e8fa
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1d8e75f-e893-45c4-a754-3bd117eacfd6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27e767c1-9f8d-4ede-990a-01a1d151c8ff
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5354ffdf-aa02-4f86-86d7-9ad008118e15

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