Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels

Concepts

• eastleigh
• marine research
• artificial seahorse habitats
• seahorse hotels
• monthly monitoring surveys
• seahorses
• monitoring surveys
• species recovery project
• short-snouted seahorse species recovery project
• eastbourne

Location

Description

Natural England is seeking to commission monitoring surveys of artificial seahorse habitats and their surroundings at 7 sites along the Sussex coastline to assess the effectiveness of the habitats to act as a refuge for seahorses. The first monitoring surveys are anticipated to be in July 2024 (subject to contractor availability), before deployment of the habitats in July/August 2024, after which monthly monitoring surveys will be required when possible until October 2024.

CPV Codes

• 73112000 - Marine research services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to sian.woollard@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 12.06.2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to sian.woollard@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. RFQ RFQ Seahorse SRP Monintoring Survey Final1.docx Order Form NE Standard Goods Services Terms and Conditions Clean.docx NE_Commercial Response basic.docx