Published date: 19 December 2021
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Environmental services - 90700000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
tender_278558/1023918
Published date
19 December 2021
Closing date
10 February 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2023
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Background Information
This opportunity is advertised by Defra group Commercial on behalf of Defra's Marine and Fisheries Directorate. This work is driven and embodies the Directorates main goals for a protected, recovering and valued marine environment, achieving Good Environmental Status. A responsible and independent coastal state which maximises post EU opportunities across the UK and for thriving UK Seafood industries which are economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable.
Requirement
The principal requirement of this project is to investigate incidences of bycatch of sensitive species which include cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoise), seabirds, seals, elasmobranchs (sharks, skates and rays) and turtles. The core of the programme will be England focussed but this may expand with Devolved Administration involvement.
We are looking for a supplier that demonstrates they have the necessary skills and experience to complete all aspects of the work. The Authority believes there could be advantages to having many experts and organisations working together on this contract and therefore would consider a consortium approach but this is not a necessity, if the provider can demonstrate they have the staff, skills and business continuity to deliver the contract effectively
It is envisaged that this contract will run for a period of 3 years (pilot contract) by way of 3 x 12 monthly increments, one initial 12-month term, followed by two subsequent 12-month extension options. If the pilot contract is successful, then the Authority envisages letting a new, longer-term, 10-year contract (by open competition) to take its place.
If you are already providing this type of service or can do so and are interested in applying, please view the opportunity further on Bravo. Link in description.
About the buyer
Address
Horizon House, Deanery Road
Bristol
BS1 5AH
England
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