Natural England · Awarded contract
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Analysis of Digital Aerial Survey Data for Marine Protected Areas

Awarded 13 Aug 2023

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Awarded13 Aug 2023
Value£13,050.00
SupplierBlack Bawks Data Science Ltd
AgencyNatural England
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 11mo ago4mo term
Awarded 13 Aug 2023Expired 15 Dec 2023

About

Natural England awarded a contract to Black Bawks Data Science Ltd for the analysis and reporting of five digital aerial surveys (DAS) of inshore marine birds covering the Greater Wash and Solway Firth Special Protection Areas during autumn and winter 2022/23.

The work involved producing robust abundance estimates and associated metrics from provided DAS data, using appropriate methods and adjustments, for bird and marine mammal species recorded in specified survey areas.

Distribution maps were produced using Kernel Density Estimation or alternative methods for key species.

A single report detailing the approach and outcomes was provided, supported by a Microsoft Excel workbook with all results, relevant GIS outputs, and analytical code and databases.

An additional separate quotation was requested to optionally include a further survey of Berwick to St Mary's Marine Conservation Zone and surrounding areas, such as Lindisfarne Special Protection Area, within the analysis and reporting.

The contract value was AUD 13,050.

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