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title: "Bottlenose Dolphin Monitoring in Cardigan Bay 2022 - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-119560"
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buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
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-kuma6s-119560

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## Summary

The tender titled "Bottlenose Dolphin Monitoring in Cardigan Bay 2022 - 2026" is managed by Natural Resources Wales, a central purchasing body located at Ty Cambria House, Cardiff, UK. This procurement falls under the services category within the environmental industry. The tender process utilised an open procedure and was officially awarded on June 1, 2022, with an associated value of £326,000. The contract targets the monitoring of bottlenose dolphins in designated areas, using specific survey techniques, indicating its focus on environmental protection.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those with expertise in environmental monitoring and marine biology services. Companies equipped with experience in wildlife tracking, ecological assessments, and advanced survey methodologies would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in such tenders not only supports conservation efforts but can also enhance a company's portfolio in sustainable practices and contribute to business growth in the environmental sector.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119560 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 1 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119560
- 18 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119560

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR392256
  Bottlenose Dolphin Monitoring in Cardigan Bay 2022 - 2026 - 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.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL403752
  Bottlenose Dolphin Monitoring in Cardigan Bay 2022 - 2026 - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-119560
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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