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title: "33410 - Bycatch Monitoring Programme (BMP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d447"
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# 33410 - Bycatch Monitoring Programme (BMP)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d447

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking a contractor for the "Bycatch Monitoring Programme (BMP)" in the environmental services sector, located in the UK. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £1,047,845.47, signed on 6th July 2022. The aim of the BMP is to enhance the understanding of bycatch rates across various fisheries, necessitating comprehensive monitoring processes. The contract duration is set from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, allowing for potential extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management and monitoring services. Companies with expertise in marine biodiversity, ecological assessments, and data analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is open, which means interested suppliers can participate, fostering a competitive bidding environment that can lead to growth and development in this critical area of environmental protection.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to improve our understanding of bycatch, fill gaps in existing evidence and develop more effective policies as a result, we would like to expand the programme to monitor bycatch rates of a range of different species across a number of different fisheries, layering different monitoring processes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this contract is to improve our understanding of bycatch, fill gaps in existing evidence and develop more effective policies as a result, we would like to expand the programme to monitor bycatch rates of a range of different species across a number of different fisheries, layering different monitoring processes.

Renewal: Options to extend for 2 x 12 month (annual increments)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020563-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | £1,050,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,047,845 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020563-2022
- 19 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031713-2021
- 12 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019672-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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