Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbf-40da-7362-8694-492d8a6ce591/assessing-the-feasibility-of-painting-offshore-wind-turbine-blades-as-a-mitigati awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Assessing the feasibility of painting offshore wind turbine blades as a mitigation for seabird collisions [Defra](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra) Often single bidder Estimated value £36,200 Published 29 Mar 2023 Deadline Closed 3 Feb 2023 ## 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 Defra wishes to commission a project to further understand the feasibility and practicalities of painting turbine blades, giving regard to commercial feasibility and the risk of unintended consequences. Some potential issues have been identified previously in discussions with offshore wind developers and others have been reported anecdotally. These are set out in more detail below. This project will need to consider these issues in detail, as well as any other concerns that are raised by any technical experts, offshore wind developers and ornithologists consulted during the project. Aim: To conduct a desk-based evidence review, supplemented by stakeholder interviews and discussions, to investigate the feasibility and practicalities of painting turbine blades as a mitigation for seabird collisions. Scope: Throughout the duration of the project, the supplier should consider two types of patterning: - the patterning recommended by Martin (2022), and - the painting of a single blade black (as used by May et al 2020). The project should also consider the applicability of turbine painting to both floating and fixed wind turbines, recognising not just the physical differences in the turbine structures but also the differing depth and distance from shore associated with floating vs fixed turbines. ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/82a8d38e-9a4e-4da4-92e0-6b3d879dba01) 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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