Scope
Reference
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/70985
Description
The Crown Estate (TCE) is seeking to establish a contract with a single supplier to provide specific services to support the delivery of Ecological surveys for the next offshore wind leasing round.
The purpose of this tender is to provide TCE with an efficient way to call off future requirements for Ecological services. This will avoid individual tenders being issued as required and Tenderers having to invest time in bidding for multiple tenders.
When the contract is let to a single supplier, Individual Work Orders will be issued using structured call offs, with each detailing the specific scope, activities, deliverables and timelines.
SCOPE OF SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT
1.1 EVIDENCE & ENGAGEMENT PLAN
1.2 SURVEY DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
1.3 CONTRACTOR PROCUREMENT
1.4 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT
1.5 DATA MANAGEMENT, INTERPRETATION AND REPORTING
1.6 MARINE CONSENTING ADVICE
1.7 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
1.8 AD HOC TASKS
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,500,000 excluding VAT
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 October 2025 to 23 October 2028
- Possible extension to 22 October 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
This a 36 month single supplier framework with the option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of The Crown Estate.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call-off will be made via Direct Awards
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
22 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/70985
Please follow the Link above to the Request on SourceDogg in order to apply
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical & Social Value | 75% |
Quality |
| Commercial | 25% |
Cost |
Weighting description
Evaluation Criteria
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Crown Estate Commissioners
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYN-4743-GYVQ
1 St Jamess Market
London
SW1Y 4AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sourcing Team
Telephone: +44 2078515000
Email: tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Website: http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)