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title: "A review of non-invasive fish monitoring methods for Highly Protected Marine Areas"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dccc"
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buyer: "JNCC SUPPORT CO"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# A review of non-invasive fish monitoring methods for Highly Protected Marine Areas

Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dccc

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## Summary

JNCC SUPPORT CO is inviting tenders for a project titled "A review of non-invasive fish monitoring methods for Highly Protected Marine Areas," with the central aim to identify effective non-invasive techniques for monitoring marine life. This tender, classified under environmental services, is open to businesses through an open competition procurement method. It is located in the United Kingdom and has a tender closing date on 1st September 2026, with all enquiries closing on 25th August 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to download the ITT zip folder for further details and submit their bids by the specified deadline. The contract is valued at £30,000, with a gross amount of £36,000, and the delivery of services is expected to commence on 11th September 2026, concluding on 18th December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those that focus on marine and ecological studies. Companies with expertise in non-invasive monitoring technologies and survey methodologies will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also capitalise on this opportunity, as the lot has been deemed suitable for SME participation. Businesses interested in showcasing innovative solutions and contributing to marine conservation efforts will likely find participating in this tender beneficial for business growth and development in environmental services.

## Notice

The primary aim of this project is to identify the most appropriate non-invasive approaches for monitoring demersal and pelagic fishes within and around the offshore Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). This should be achieved through a literature review of existing non-invasive methodologies, technologies and survey approaches, culminating in evidence-based recommendations for future implementation within the offshore HPMA monitoring programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074352-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JNCC SUPPORT CO |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 15:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074352-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074352-2026
  5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20215
  If interested in this project, potential bidders are invited to download the ITT zip folder attached to this advert. Bids should be submitted to the following email address: TenderResponse@jncc.gov.uk by the date and time shown within this advert.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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