UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Provision of Surveillance Services for the Marine Management Organisation to identify inshore and offshore threats to the marine environment this will include the provision and subsequent analysis of imagery taken of marine zones.

MMO has lead responsibility for ensuring compliance with national and international marine regulations in English waters, and operates a range of assurance and inspections activities, including guidance and support, remote surveillance, and physical patrols and assurance inspections in-port and at-sea. To support with the delivery of these services The MMO require the lease of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) with Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) deployment capability.<br/>Anticipated 2 year contract with an option to extend for up to 3 x 12 month periods (this is subject to change)

To explore the feasibility of developing one or more coastal walkways on Pitcairn Island to showcase the MPA, highlight cultural connections to the ocean and assist in generating sustainable economic benefits for the local community. For further information, please contact jemma.godleman@defra.gov.uk for the specification and market engagement questionnaire.

To deliver a series of week-long theoretical and practical training sessions, including assessments, to ensure all MMO seagoing staff are fully trained to perform their seagoing role safely and meet safe working standards. To deliver, when required, biennial two-day refresher courses for MMO seagoing staff, ensuring learners remain competent to maintain continued safe practice and are reassessed against safe working standards. This project will enable MMO to achieve its strategic objectives by supporting the delivery of an effective offshore enforcement programme and contributing to: • Delivering sustainable fishing opportunities, • Protecting marine habitats and species, • Providing regulatory support and assurance, • Supporting global marine protection, and • Support the MMO in setting out how to achieve fisheries management outcomes as defined in the MMO Story and Fisheries Act 2020.