Buyer Name: Natural England
Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Jan Maclennan
Contact Email: jan.maclennan@naturalengland.org.uk
Buyer Name: Natural England
Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Jan Maclennan
Contact Email: jan.maclennan@naturalengland.org.uk
Natural England would like to commission an interdisciplinary contractor team to determine the best methodology for estimating the current extent of fouling of marine recreational vessels in the UK, the patterns (routes and volume) of recreational boat movements in and out of UK waters, and within UK waters, and to better understand the factors that influence recreational boater decision and behaviours in relation to dealing with fouling.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041059-2025
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Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 49,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 58,800
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-18T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
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