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

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## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: EAD ECOLOGY LTD
- Award value: £15,000
- Tender value: £20,000
- Award date: 3 October 2024
- Published: 22 November 2024
- Contract start: 3 October 2024
- Contract end: 28 February 2025
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 3f52b624-1b27-4803-8876-8b384d666614-804918
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3b873fd-2833-407c-b881-c4b21cf35f36

## 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\. 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 simon\.pengelly@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\.pengelly@association-ifca\.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/3f52b624-1b27-4803-8876-8b384d666614-804918)