--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the completion of a desk study on vulnerability of MPAs to ocean acidification and warming Ireland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000679835" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679835" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679835.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679835.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MARINE INSTITUTE (IRELAND)" published: "2022-01-17" --- # Invitation to Tender for the completion of a desk study on vulnerability of MPAs to ocean acidification and warming Ireland Buyer: MARINE INSTITUTE (IRELAND) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000679835 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679835) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679835.json) ## Summary The Marine Institute (Ireland) is inviting tenders for the completion of a desk study on the vulnerability of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to ocean acidification and warming in Ireland. The procurement falls under the services category and is currently at the Tender stage. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 11th February 2022. The total contract value is €25,000, and submissions can be made electronically via the provided submission link. The work is expected to be completed by the end of June 2022, with the study contributing to the broader COMPASS Interreg VA project. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research, climate change analysis, or marine ecology to engage with the Marine Institute and contribute to vital climate-related studies. Companies that have expertise in conducting desk studies, literature reviews, and assessments of ecological vulnerability will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating with a reputed body like the Marine Institute can also enhance a business's credibility and expand its portfolio in the public procurement space. ## Notice At present a requirement exists for the supply of service for completion of the following work task within the COMPASS Interreg VA project. Desk study and literature review - Report on vulnerability in MPAs to climate change (warming and ocean acidification) in context of broader climate risks to Interreg VA Area. ### Lot Information Lot 1 At present a requirement exists for the supply of service for completion of the following work task within the COMPASS Interreg VA project. Desk study and literature review - Report on vulnerability in MPAs to climate change (warming and ocean acidification) in context of broader climate risks to Interreg VA Area. Detail: This high-level desk study will examine the vulnerability, with a specific focus on ocean acidification (OA) and warming, of regionally relevant MPA habitats and species in waters of the Interreg VA area (UK and Irish waters to the west and northwest of Ireland and Scotland, and the north Irish Sea). The report will be included as a standalone deliverable in the final COMPASS project report. This successful contractor is expected to work with the MI and COMPASS project team. The work can be undertaken at the MI (where facilities can be made available), wholly remotely or with a hybrid approach. Regular meetings will be scheduled to monitor progress and provide input and feedback. Expected time requirement: Eight to ten weeks ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437890 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | MARINE INSTITUTE (IRELAND) | | Locality | CO.GALWAY, IRELAND | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | H91 R67 | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71354500 - Marine survey services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437890 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437890 Invitation to Tender for the completion of a desk study on vulnerability of MPAs to ocean acidification and warming Ireland - At present a requirement exists for the supply of service for completion of the following work task within the COMPASS Interreg VA project. Desk study and literature review - Report on vulnerability in MPAs to climate change (warming and ocean acidification) in context of broader climate risks to Interreg VA Area. ## Notice URLs - http://www.marine.ie - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679835 - https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/205388/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=ETENDERS_SIMPLE ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679835. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000679835.json.