# Red-throated diver in Outer thames Estuary SPA

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: MARINESPACE LTD
- Award value: £11,166
- Tender value: £49,999
- Award date: 5 December 2023
- Published: 15 January 2024
- Contract start: 5 December 2023
- Contract end: 18 March 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 039e3b06-aebf-43a0-aba2-42c44919a885-713869
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae081266-4850-49d1-b982-fd8c66a7e801

## Description

The successful Contractor must acquire and collate data relevant to risks and opportunities for red-throated diver distribution within the OTE SPA\. The aim is to build and more fully utilise the evidence base to inform Natural England's advice on the likely disturbance of red-throated divers from activities occurring or planned within or near the OTE SPA\. The successful contractor will collate and analyse existing evidence within a spatial mapping tool or GIS package for use by Natural England staff\. The successful contractor is also required to submit a research report detailing the methods used to derive the GIS package/ mapping tool including the suitability and any limitations of the tool\. 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 richard\.berridge@naturalengland\.org\.uk by 12 midday on 23/10/23\. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to richard\.berridge@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/039e3b06-aebf-43a0-aba2-42c44919a885-713869)