# Shore-based low tide counts and validation study of digital aerial survey methods at Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary Special Protection Area \(SPA\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Natural England.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [APEM LTD](/suppliers/apem/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £29,017
- Tender value: £29,167
- Award date: 30 October 2023
- Published: 22 December 2023
- Contract start: 30 October 2023
- Contract end: 31 March 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 01be00a7-12ad-47b3-814f-65a1c50ac1c3-709785
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7505ac4c-96dc-4088-b799-4df84bf44fdc

## Description

Natural England is seeking a contractor to complete three tasks under this contract\. Task 1\) To deliver a programme of 4 \(four\) once monthly \(November 2023 - February 2024\) standardised shore-based surveys of the abundance and distribution of all waders and waterfowl within the Leven, Kent, Lune and Wyre estuaries and the South Walney & Piel Channel Flats in accordance with the current WeBS Low Tide Counts scheme methodology\. Task 2\) To deliver a single, ground-based survey \(possibly entailing repeated counts through the day\) of the abundance and distribution of all waders and waterfowl within selected low tide count sectors within XXXXX, according to a bespoke methodology set out in this RfQ, and to coincide in time with the overflight of a digital aerial survey aircraft\. Task 3\) To process and analyse the survey data from tasks 1 & 2\. Task 4\) To produce a single report, using a Natural England template and following relevant guidance \(see: Natural England publishing standards for commissioned reports - NECR000\) outlining all methods and results, accompanied by all relevant output files, and other specified deliverables\. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation \(RFQ\)\. Your response must be sent to Sarah\.anthony@naturalengland\.org\.uk by 17:00 on 13/10/23\. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Sarah\.anthony@naturalengland\.org\.uk\. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01be00a7-12ad-47b3-814f-65a1c50ac1c3-709785)