Expired contract

Twaite shad (Alosa fallax) spawning survey in the River Teme

Details

Buyer: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Supplier(s): Bournemouth University Higher Education Corporation
Value: GBP 25,000
Duration: 5 months
Topic: Research and development services and related consultancy services
Published: 23 March 2015
Source: ContractsFinder

Tender description

Defra procuring on behalf of Natural England. In order to determine if a population of Twaite shad is still spawning in the River Teme, this project will undertake a programme of kick sampling at six suitable locations identified in a habitat survey conducted for Natural England in 2014. This will provide a baseline for surveys in future years. The kick sampling needs to occur when water temperatures on the Teme reach 12 oC. This is likely to be in May, but could occur in late April or early June and we ask the contractor to be able to accommodate this. A sub sample of the eggs will be genetically analysed to QA the results and also determine if any Allas shad (Alosa alosa), or hybrids between the two species are also be spawning in the Teme. This project will require landowner permission to access sampling sites, SSSI consent from Natural England, and a permit from the Environment Agency, which the Natural England project officer will obtain.

Timeline

Completed: Award published23 March 2015
Current notice
Completed: Award date22 April 2015
Completed: Contract expiry date30 September 2015

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Relevant CPV codes

73000000 · Research and development services and related consultancy services

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