MRF (Marine Recovery Fund) - Procurement of Strategic Compensatory Measures (SCMs)

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    "description": "As part of Defra’s role in delivering strategic compensatory measures via the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF), Defra as the MRF Operator (MRFO) IS seeking expressions of interest from third party delivery partners who may be interested in delivering predator reduction schemes at specific sites likely to be on offshore islands. The location of these sites will be confirmed in due course.\nThe MRFO is also keen to determine availability of excess nesting capacity at developer-led projects that MRFO can purchase compensatory measures for seabird nesting spaces (kittiwake, razorbill and guillemot). The procurement of these measures will be in accordance with PA23.",
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        "description": "Defra as the Marine Recovery Fund Operator (MRFO) is keen to gauge market interest to determine availability of pre-delivered excess compensatory measures such as additional capacity of nesting spaces for seabirds (kittiwake, razorbill and guillemot). The MRFO is also seeking expressions of interest from third party delivery partners who may be interested in delivering predator reduction schemes at specific sites likely on offshore islands. The location of these sites will be confirmed in due course. The procurement of these measures will be in accordance with PA23.\nTo register your interest please contact/email: mrf@defra.gov.uk"
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