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# Diving Services Framework 2022 (Lot 8)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/diving-services-framework-2022-lot-8-ocds-h6vhtk-02fe73). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Natural Resources Wales: "Diving Services Framework 2022 (Lot 8)". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £300,000. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 14 Jan 2022, 14:00 GMT. Published submission portal: etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Natural Resources Wales](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/natural-resources-wales-gov-ot1103)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £300,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 14 January 2022 at 14:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 8
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Diving services
- **Delivery Location:** UKL
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/diving-services-framework-2022-lot-8-ocds-h6vhtk-02fe73#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-02fe73`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/diving-services-framework-2022-lot-8-ocds-h6vhtk-02fe73#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/diving-services-framework-2022-lot-8-ocds-h6vhtk-02fe73#participate

## Description
The management of Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) should aim to achieve the ‘favourable conservation status’ (FCS) of habitat and species features.  Features can be: an entire habitat; a range of plant/animal communities; an individual plant/animal community; or individual species.  In the case of SACs, the features are the habitats and/or species listed in Annex I and Annex II of the Habitats Directive for which the individual MPAs were designated.  To inform management and enable reporting on the FCS of the subtidal aspects of the SACs, NRW undertakes diving monitoring work.
A monitoring work programme has been established for each statutory site by NRW.  The programme, or parts thereof, will be implemented by the contractor working as part of a team alongside NRW specialist staff.
NRW in conjunction with specialist diving biologist contractors completed multiple field seasons of diving monitoring work across Wales. Techniques include well-established Marine Nature Conservation Review methodology (Phase 2 level survey, Hiscock 1996) as well as developing and adapting techniques such as fixed-point quadrat sampling and video and digital stills photography to assess the various attributes of reefs in the Welsh SACs.

## Lots (8)
### Lot 1: Sponge / invertebrate taxonomist
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98363000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** A diver qualified to dive under the Scientific ACOP and according to the HSE Diving at Work regulations. They will have an advanced specialist knowledge and experience in the identification and taxonomy of invertebrates (e.g. sponges, ascidians, bryo...
- **Contract Period:** 07/03/2022 to 06/03/2024
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Algal taxonomist
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98363000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** A diver qualified to dive under the Scientific ACOP and according to the HSE Diving at Work regulations. They will have an advanced specialist knowledge and experience in the identification and taxonomy of red, green and brown seaweeds, the methods f...
- **Contract Period:** 07/03/2022 to 06/03/2024
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Non-native species taxonomist
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98363000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** A diver qualified to dive under the Scientific ACOP and according to the HSE Diving at Work regulations. They will have advanced specialist knowledge and experience in the identification of non-native species. They will have excellent taxonomic skill...
- **Contract Period:** 07/03/2022 to 06/03/2024
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Experienced monitoring / diving marine biologists
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98363000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** An experienced diver qualified to dive under the Scientific ACOP and according to the HSE Diving at Work regulations. They will have excellent general marine taxonomic skills and will be able demonstrate their experience in carrying out a variety of ...
- **Contract Period:** 07/03/2022 to 06/03/2024
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Assistant surveyor
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98363000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** An experienced diver qualified to dive under the Scientific ACOP and according to the HSE Diving at Work regulations. A scientific diver with biological knowledge - not to be confused with commercial divers who may be an experienced diver but have no...
- **Contract Period:** 07/03/2022 to 06/03/2024
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Diving supervisor
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98363000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** A person suitably competent and experienced to supervise diving activities at work in accordance with the Scientific ACOP and according to the HSE Diving at Work Regulations. They don’t need to have biological expertise, but they do need to understan...
- **Contract Period:** 07/03/2022 to 06/03/2024
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Survey coordinator
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98363000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** A person with the skills and experience to plan, lead and coordinate field logistics and manage dive teams. Close liaison with project officer assisting in the coordination of survey requirements and field team needed. Creating HSE Dive Project Plans...
- **Contract Period:** 07/03/2022 to 06/03/2024
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 8: Diving data analyst
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 98363000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** A person with a scientific background and preferably a diver with a knowledge of marine biological species. They will be adept at transcribing complex data from field recording forms to spreadsheets or Marine Recorder. Able to check the taxonomic spe...
- **Contract Period:** 07/03/2022 to 06/03/2024
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (16)
- **Award:** Sponge / invertebrate taxonomist (active)
  - Award id: `006275-2022-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Algal taxonomist (active)
  - Award id: `006275-2022-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Non-native species taxonomist (active)
  - Award id: `006275-2022-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Experienced monitoring / diving marine biologists (active)
  - Award id: `006275-2022-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Assistant surveyor (active)
  - Award id: `006275-2022-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Diving supervisor (active)
  - Award id: `006275-2022-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Survey coordinator (active)
  - Award id: `006275-2022-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Diving data analyst (active)
  - Award id: `006275-2022-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Sponge / invertebrate taxonomist (active)
  - Award id: `008228-2024-83617-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Environments & Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107886`, `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Algal taxonomist (active)
  - Award id: `008231-2024-83617-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Environments & Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107886`, `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Non-native species taxonomist (active)
  - Award id: `008232-2024-83617-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Environments & Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107886`, `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Experienced monitoring / diving marine biologists (active)
  - Award id: `008233-2024-83617-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Environments & Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107886`, `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Assistant surveyor (active)
  - Award id: `008234-2024-83617-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Environments & Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107886`, `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Diving supervisor (active)
  - Award id: `008236-2024-83617-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Environments & Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107886`, `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Survey coordinator (active)
  - Award id: `008238-2024-83617-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Environments & Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107886`, `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Diving data analyst (active)
  - Award id: `008240-2024-83617-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Aquatic Environments & Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Aquatic Survey & Monitoring Ltd., Marine EcoSol**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-107886`, `GB-FTS-46293`, `GB-FTS-46294`
  - Value: £300,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (16)
- **Contract:** Sponge / invertebrate taxonomist (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Algal taxonomist (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Non-native species taxonomist (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Experienced monitoring / diving marine biologists (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Assistant surveyor (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Diving supervisor (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Survey coordinator (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Diving data analyst (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Sponge / invertebrate taxonomist (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Algal taxonomist (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Non-native species taxonomist (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Experienced monitoring / diving marine biologists (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Assistant surveyor (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Diving supervisor (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Survey coordinator (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

- **Contract:** Diving data analyst (active)
  - Signed Value: £300,000
  - Signed Date: 22/02/2022

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F008240-2024)
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