Bycatch Monitoring Programme (BMP)

Concepts

• bycatch monitoring programme
• environmental services
• incidences of bycatch of sensitive species
• monitoring programme
• highest incidence of bycatch
• programme including
• contractor’s bycatch
• bycatch
• bmp
• annual reports

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

DEFRA is seeking to appoint a contractor to investigate incidences of bycatch of sensitive species which include cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoise), seabirds, seals, elasmobranchs (sharks, skates and rays) and turtles. This will involve the contractor developing a monitoring programme to meet the project aims and objectives. Deliverables could include but are not limited to, maintaining a database, collecting accurate geo-referenced data and producing annual reports for the Authority and the Steering Group which overview trends and relevant information on the bycatch monitoring programme including which fisheries have the highest incidence of bycatch. It’s Defra’s intention to publish a yearly report with the contractor’s bycatch monitoring findings.

Renewal Options

Options to extend for 2 x 12 month (annual increments)

CPV Codes

• 90700000 - Environmental services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

Legal Justification

Please Note - This will not be a framework agreement (selected in error)

Other Information

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