---
title: "Bottlenose Dolphin Monitoring in Cardigan Bay 2022 - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0323ba"
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published: "2022-07-06"
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# Bottlenose Dolphin Monitoring in Cardigan Bay 2022 - 2026

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0323ba

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Natural Resources Wales for the contract titled "Bottlenose Dolphin Monitoring in Cardigan Bay 2022 - 2026." This contract falls under the industry category of environmental services, focusing on monitoring efforts in the Cardigan Bay SAC and Pen Llyn a'r Sarnau SAC from 2022 to 2026. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period initially closing on 25 April 2022, and the contract awarded on 1 June 2022. With a total value of £350,000, this initiative offers a significant opportunity for suppliers involved in environmental monitoring and data capture services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with experience in marine biology and monitoring techniques such as Capture Mark Recapture (CMR) and Line Transect surveys. SMEs and larger organisations that can demonstrate strong capabilities in quality and pricing will be well-positioned to compete in this tender process. As the contract spans several years, winning this contract could lead to continued business and growth within the environmental sector, especially for firms focusing on ecological studies and biodiversity conservation.

## Notice

Contract to monitor bottlenose dolphins in the Cardigan Bay SAC and Pen Llyn a'r Sarnau SAC between 2022 and 2026 using Capture Mark Recapture (CMR) and Line Transect survey (Distance sampling) techniques with a further option to include CMR off the Anglesey and North Wales coast depending upon the annual budget allocation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract to monitor bottlenose dolphins in the Cardigan Bay SAC and Pen Llyn a'r Sarnau SAC between 2022 and 2026 using Capture Mark Recapture (CMR) and Line Transect survey (Distance sampling) techniques with a further option to include CMR off the Anglesey and North Wales coast

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018434-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2022 - 12 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £326,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEA WATCH FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018434-2022
- 18 Mar 2022 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007456-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

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