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title: "Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Post-Deployment Monitoring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec62"
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published: "2025-05-30"
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# Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Post-Deployment Monitoring

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec62

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Post-Deployment Monitoring" was executed by Natural England, a central government public authority located in London. The project entails marine research services focused on post-deployment monitoring at several sites along the Sussex coastline. An open procurement method was used in this below-threshold competition. Initially tendered in March 2025, with quotations due by 24 April 2025, the contract was awarded on 29 May 2025 to CARCINUS LTD, a company based in Eastleigh. The contract runs from 30 May 2025 to 30 November 2025, with a total contract value of £55,195. The project is categorized under the services industry, specifically marine research, to be delivered within the UK J region.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises within the marine research sector. Companies specialising in environmental surveys, marine biology, or aquatic habitat monitoring could greatly benefit from engaging in this contract. The open competition nature of the procurement process not only allows for a fair selection mechanism but also encourages participation from a wide range of businesses, highlighting those who can provide specialised services in marine research. Successful participation in such high-profile government projects not only contributes to business growth but also enhances credibility and visibility in the sector.

## Notice

Natural England is seeking to commission post-deployment monitoring surveys of artificial seahorse habitats ('seahorse hotels' at 5 sites along the Sussex coastline to assess the effectiveness of the habitats to act as refuge for seahorses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028848-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,195 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028848-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 16:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009082-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028848-2025
  30th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009082-2025
  12th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-156
  Contract Draft
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-157
  RFQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-158
  Commercial Response

## Notice URLs

- https://www.carcinus.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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