Research on Sandwave Levelling as Mitigation for Cable Laying Impacts on Benthic Habitats
DEFRA · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch on Sandwave Levelling as Mitigation for Cable Laying Impacts on Benthic Habitats
Awarded 12 Jul 2023
Awarded12 Jul 2023
Value£44,813.00
SupplierABPmer
AgencyDEFRA
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 9mo ago7mo term
Awarded 12 July 2023Expired 31 Jan 2024
About
DEFRA awarded a contract to ABPmer for research assessing the effectiveness of sandwave levelling as a mitigation measure for the impact of cable laying and external cable protection on benthic habitats and features.
The project investigated mitigation measures for the impact offshore wind farms have on different benthic habitats, with findings intended to inform potential Offshore Wind Environmental Standards.
The contractor was expected to work with DEFRA's Offshore Wind Environmental Standards project manager and associated colleagues to ensure alignment with the Offshore Wind Environmental Standards programme of work.
The contract value was £44,813.
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