Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0a-2036-722e-b9f6-f2679153302c/lot-1-intertidal-biotope-mapping-survey-of-plymouth-sound-and-estuaries-sac awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Lot 1 - Intertidal Biotope Mapping Survey of Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £30,600 Published 9 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 7 Jul 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC is located on the south coast of England and straddles the border between Devon and Cornwall. Plymouth Sound and its associated tributaries comprise a complex site of marine inlets. The high diversity of reef and sedimentary habitats, and salinity conditions, give rise to diverse communities representative of ria systems and some unusual features. These features include abundant southern Mediterranean-Atlantic species rarely found in Britain. The aim of this survey is to map the intertidal biotopes found within the boundary of Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Special Area of Conservation (SAC) using the current biotope classification system and provide information on the health of habitats and communities identified. This information will then be used to make a condition assessment of specified attributes of the intertidal sediment and rock features of the SAC as well as the underlying Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ) with intertidal features. These sites are: Tamar Estuary Sites MCZ, Tamar-Tavy SSSI, Lynher Estuary SSSI, St John's Lake SSSI, Wembury Point SSSI, Yealm Estuary SSSI and Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at . The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification Survey services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1c1e376e-0013-46e4-b8dd-35a718f67835) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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