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

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £49,999
- Published: 10 June 2024
- Planned start: 29 July 2024
- Planned end: 28 February 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 0a486c97-db1c-42c2-a99d-13e77b3cc1d2-757947
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c4fbd7a-fa00-4593-8872-8d8ae5d1e238

## 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\. Additional 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a486c97-db1c-42c2-a99d-13e77b3cc1d2-757947)