Field-based surveys during the overwintering period to establish spatio-temporal distribution of oystercatchers across foraging habitats in the Taw-Torridge Estuary

Concepts

• marine survey
• york
• habitats
• oystercatchers
• spatio-temporal distribution
• field-based surveys
• across
• based
• field
• temporal

Location

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Natural England

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Description

This contract is for the delivery of field-based surveys during the overwintering period to establish spatio-temporal distribution of oystercatchers across foraging habitats in the Taw-Torridge Estuary. Data gathered will be used to parameterise and/or validate a Bird Food Resource Model. Two 8 hour surveys, each involving two ornithologists, will be conducted per month (over a spring tide and a neap tide) between October 2024 and February 2025 (inclusive) in the Taw-Torridge Estuary, North Devon.

CPV Codes

• 71354500 - Marine survey services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

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 simon.pegelly@association-ifca.org.uk by 17:00 on 27/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to simon.pegelly@association-ifca.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. RFQ RFQ_TTBFM 030924.docx Order Form NE_TTBFM 030924.docx NE_Commercial Response basic.docx