Scope
Description
Natural England would like to commission an interdisciplinary contractor team to determine the best methodology for estimating the current extent of fouling of marine recreational vessels in the UK, the patterns (routes and volume) of recreational boat movements in and out of UK waters, and within UK waters, and to better understand the factors that influence recreational boater decision and behaviours in relation to dealing with fouling.
Contract 1. Marine recreational vessels as a pathway for the introduction and spread of invasive non-native species (INNS) in the UK
Supplier
Contract value
- £48,489 excluding VAT
- £58,187 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
13 August 2025
Contract dates
- 18 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 7 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
ABPmer
ABPmer, Quayside Suite, Medina Chambers, Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2AQ
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@abpmer.co.uk
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Marine recreational vessels as a pathway for the introduction and spread of invasive non-native species (INNS) in the UK
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government