Bycatch Monitoring Programme (BMP) - 26-35
- Published
- 30 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £0
- Place of performance
- UK
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 092489-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-077dd8
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 90711500Environmental monitoring other than for construction
Description
Defra intends to run an open tender to procure a new long-term UK Bycatch Monitoring Programme and is seeking Expressions of Interest from suppliers capable of delivering the requirements. The programme will monitor and assess the bycatch of sensitive marine species in UK fisheries, including (but not limited to) cetaceans, seabirds, seals, and elasmobranchs. The requirement will primarily cover England and Scotland, with potential involvement from other Devolved Administrations. The successful supplier will build on the existing programme by increasing monitoring coverage where required, enhancing data collection and analysis, integrating monitoring approaches such as observer monitoring and electronic monitoring, and improving understanding of bycatch patterns across fisheries, gear types, locations and seasons. Key outputs will include bycatch monitoring data, annual bycatch estimates and trends, technical reporting, and evidence to support national and international reporting obligations. We envisage that, if a new supplier is appointed, the new contract will start on the 01 June 27 with a one (1) month handover period, from 01 June to 30 June, with full responsibility being tr…
Official publications
- FTS · 092489-2026 · 30 September 2026
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