The contracting authority offers a Dynamic Procurement System for the purchase of consultancy services related to the National Monitoring Program for Water Environment and Nature (NOVANA).

The procurement system includes 28 categories. Please refer to the specific categories for a detailed description of the categories offered.

A dynamic procurement system is a purchasing method regulated by sections 101 – 108 of the Public Procurement Act.

An economic operator can apply and be admitted to the Procurement System if the applicant meets the minimum requirements for suitability and is not subject to one or more exclusion grounds. Once the applicant is admitted to the Procurement System, they are referred to as a Participant in the Procurement System. An economic operator must be registered as a Participant in the Procurement System in the relevant category in order to be able to submit bids on the Specific purchases that are published via the respective category.

The procurement conditions contain further information about the application for admission to the Procurement System as well as a schedule for the establishment of the Procurement System.

Participants should be aware that admission to the Procurement System is not a guarantee of being awarded contracts in connection with Specific Purchases under the Procurement System.

LOT-0001
596964
Marine 1 - Processing of soft-bottom fauna.
This category offers tasks related to sorting and species composition of benthic fauna samples. Additionally, the number and biomass of benthic animals are determined.

The benthic fauna samples are collected at open water and fjord stations. The samples have been collected using HAPS bottom grabbers, butter sticks, or Van Veen grabs. The samples have been collected in all types of areas, and they are very diverse regarding salinity, sediment, and visibility.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidance is: TA-M18 Soft-bottom fauna.

LOT-0002
596965
Marine 2 - Monitoring of macroalgae and hard-bottom fauna.
This category offers tasks related to studies of macroalgae and hard-bottom fauna. The work includes recording of the bottom conditions as well as coverage degrees of attached and drifting macroalgae and associated hard-bottom fauna.

Tasks can be offered in one of the following three ways, which will be detailed in the specific terms for the Specific purchase:

A. The supplier provides diving personnel with equipment, as a supplement to the contracting authority's vessel with other crew. The contracting authority is responsible for processing the material in the laboratory and subsequent entry into the professional database.

B. The supplier carries out a complete task involving macroalgae studies. Macroalgae data are processed in the laboratory and reported in the professional database.

C. The supplier carries out a complete task involving macroalgae studies supplemented with an investigation of hard-bottom fauna conducted by point dives, video documentation, and determinations in the laboratory. Both macroalgae data and hard-bottom fauna data are processed in the laboratory and reported in the professional database.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidelines are:

TA-M12 Macroalgae on nearshore hard bottom

TA-M17 Fauna on nearshore hard bottom

LOT-0003
596966
Marine 3 - Processing of marine plankton.
This category offers tasks related to the processing of plankton samples (phytoplankton and microzooplankton). The work includes species identification, determination of individual densities, and volume and carbon calculations.

Plankton samples are collected from a varying number of marine stations - both open water stations and stations in closed fjord areas.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidelines are:
M09 Phytoplankton
M10 Microzooplankton

LOT-0004
596967
Marine 4 - Monitoring of eelgrass and other vegetation.
This category offers tasks related to the investigation of eelgrass and other vegetation. The work is performed via underwater video recordings and/or underwater diving along T-shaped transects. In areas where other angiosperms (flowering plants) besides eelgrass are common, the video recordings can be replaced with dive observations.

Tasks can be offered in one of the following two ways, which will be detailed in the specific terms for the specific purchase:

A. The supplier provides diving personnel and/or underwater video equipment, as a supplement to the contracting authority's vessel with other crew. The contracting authority is responsible for subsequent data processing and reporting in the professional database.

B. The supplier conducts the complete survey of eelgrass and other vegetation, and provides diver(s), diving assistant, boat driver, vessel, various equipment, data processing and reporting in the professional database.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guideline is: TA-M18 Eelgrass and other vegetation on nearshore soft bottom

LOT-0005
596968
Lake 1 - Fish and selected species surveys in lakes.
This category offers tasks primarily related to fish surveys in lakes.

Other species monitoring in lakes may also be offered in this category.

Fish surveys in lakes are conducted through net fishing and possibly supplemented with electrofishing and trap fishing. Extraction of fish for analysis for e.g. environmentally hazardous polluted substances (MFS) may also occur. See also the category Cross-cutting 1, where this service may be offered as a combined task.

The surveys aim to describe the size and species composition of the fish stock in Danish lakes, so that it can be followed over time in each lake and comparisons can be made across lakes.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidelines are:
TA-S05 Fish survey in lakes
TA-S09 Environmentally hazardous pollutants in fish in lakes – Sample collection
TA-S15 Pigsmerling

LOT-0006
596969
Lake 2 - Processing of phytoplankton from lakes.
This category offers tasks related to the processing of phytoplankton samples from lakes.

Plankton samples are collected in fresh and brackish lakes >5 ha. Samples are collected as level 1 and level 2 samples.

The task aims to provide comparable assessments of the species composition, individual numbers, and biomass of phytoplankton. The assessment must be made to the lowest secure taxonomic level.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guideline is: TA-S14 Phytoplankton – processing of samples

LOT-0007
596970
Lake 3 - Vegetation and selected species surveys in lakes > 5 ha and small lakes between 1 - 5 ha.
This category offers tasks primarily related to vegetation surveys in fresh and brackish lakes > 5 ha and small lakes between 1 - 5 ha with different depth conditions and varying degrees of plant cover. The surveys are conducted from a boat.

Other species monitoring in lakes may also be offered in this category.

Where there is significant vegetation at depths > 3 m, divers should generally be used for plant registration. Alternatively, an underwater drone (ROV) can be used instead of a diver.

In selected lakes, samples for the determination of benthic diatoms must be collected in connection with the vegetation survey. This will be detailed in the specific terms for the specific purchase.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidelines are:
TA-S04 Vegetation surveys in lakes
TA-S18 Sampling of benthic diatoms in lakes
TA-S10 Habitat determination and vegetation survey, field measurements and water sample collection for use in condition assessment of lakes and ponds < 5 ha
TA-S11 Species monitoring of rare naiads
TA-S12 Species monitoring of water snails

LOT-0008
596971
Lake 4 - Sample collection and/or processing of littoral fauna.
This category offers tasks related to sample collection and/or processing of samples of macroinvertebrate fauna from the littoral zone in lakes.

The study aims to provide data for quantifying the ecological status of lakes using the Danish Littoral Zone Macroinvertebrate Index (DLMI). The surveys are conducted in both fresh and brackish lakes > 5 ha.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guideline is: TA-S17 Benthic animals in the littoral zone in lakes

LOT-0009
596972
Lake and Nature 1 - Habitat determination in ponds < 1 ha and habitat mapping for great crested newt and moor frog.
This category offers tasks related to habitat determination in ponds. The work includes vegetation surveys including limnic reed swamp and possibly desiccated lake bed. Based on the observations, a species list for found plant species and an assessment of plant cover degrees are prepared. In addition, a number of supporting parameters are measured and recorded. Based on the results from the vegetation observations and measured parameters, the habitat type is determined according to the technical guidelines below.

In habitat mapping, various parameters that describe the pond and its surroundings' suitability and potential as a habitat for the great crested newt and moor frog are also registered.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidelines are:
TA-S10 Habitat determination and vegetation survey, field measurements and water sample collection for use in condition assessment of lakes and ponds < 5 ha
TA-A217 Habitat assessment for great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) and moor frog (Bombina bombina) – Mapping pond habitat types

LOT-0010
596973
Lake and River 1 - Processing of benthic diatom samples.
This category offers tasks related to processing collected benthic diatom samples from either lakes or rivers.

The processing aims to describe the species composition and relative occurrence of the individual species in the sample.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guideline is: TA-SV1 Benthic diatoms – processing of samples from lakes and rivers

LOT-0011
596974
River 1 - Fish and selected species surveys in rivers.
This category offers tasks primarily related to fish surveys in rivers. Other fish species monitoring in rivers may also be offered in this category.

Fish surveys are conducted in rivers as electrofishing by wading or from a boat. Electro-fishing for fish for analysis for e.g. environmentally hazardous pollutants (MFS) may also occur. See also category Cross-cutting 1, where this service may be offered as a combined task.

The surveys aim to describe the size and species composition of the fish stock and follow the development in Danish rivers.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidelines are:
TA-V18 Fish surveys in rivers
TA-MFS01VL Environmentally hazardous pollutants in fish in rivers - sample collection
TA-V08 Species monitoring of lampreys
TA-V09 Pigsmerling
TA-V10 Species monitoring of spring and sticklebacks
TA-V11 Species monitoring of whitefish (Coregonus oxyrinchus)

LOT-0012
596975
River 2 - Processing of benthic fauna samples from rivers and/or collection of these and registration of physical conditions (DFI).
In this category, tasks are offered that involve sorting, counting, and identification of benthic fauna samples from rivers. The technical instruction describes the taxonomic level to which the individual fauna groups should be processed.

In addition to sorting, collection of samples and registration of physical conditions (DFI) may also be offered in this category.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidelines are:
TA-V07 Macroinvertebrates (small animals) in rivers
TA-V05 Danish Physical Index - DFI

LOT-0013
596976
River 3 - Investigation of aquatic plants and habitat types in and near rivers.
In this category, tasks are offered related to the investigation of aquatic plants in wadeable and deep rivers, as well as monitoring and mapping of habitat types associated with rivers.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidelines are:
TA-V17 Aquatic plants in rivers
TA-V14 Rivers with aquatic plants (3260)
TA-V15 Rivers with periodically exposed mud with annual plants (3270)
TA-V16 Strips with tall herbs along rivers (6430)

LOT-0014
596977
Substance Transport 1 - Processing of hydrometric data.
In this category, tasks are offered related to processing of hydrometric data. The work consists of checking and creating water levels, processing measured data from hydrometric stations, and calculating and quality assuring time series of water levels and discharge for the hydrometric stations.

Data will come from QH stations, QQ stations, Doppler stations, and pumping stations.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidelines are:
TA B05 Hydrometric stations, data processing and calculations, QH station
TA B06 Hydrometric stations, data processing and calculations, Pump stations
TA B07 Hydrometric stations, correlation calculations, QQ station

LOT-0015
596978
LOOP 1 - Collection of data on cultivation practices in land monitoring areas (LOOP).
In this category, tasks related to a detailed mapping of the actual cultivation practices are offered, i.e., registration and quality assurance of data on cultivation practices in land monitoring areas (LOOP). Data is collected from farmers operating areas within LOOP areas.

Data to be collected includes property data, field areas, field boundaries, texture, times of soil cultivation, crop yields and crop residues, allocation of commercial fertilizers and organic fertilizers, production of fertilizers, pesticide use, etc.

At the time of the tender, the relevant technical guidelines are:
TA L05 - Collection of cultivation data in land monitoring areas
TA L01 - Sampling of soil water in land monitoring areas
TA DL01 - Quality assurance of data on cultivation practices in the monitoring
TA L06 - Updating of field maps for land monitoring areas.

LOT-0016
596979
Nature – Species 1 - Monitoring of vascular plants.
In this category, tasks concerning the search and/or monitoring of selected species of vascular plants at relevant sites are offered. Additionally, supplementary data is collected at the site along with a series of parameters that are significant for the species and their habitats.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instructions are:
TA-A33 Mygblomst
TA-A30 Enkelt Månerude
TA-31 Gul Stenbræk
TA-32 Fruesko

LOT-0017
596980
Nature – species 2 - Monitoring of mosses.
In this category, tasks concerning the search and/or monitoring of selected moss species at relevant sites are offered. Additionally, a range of parameters that are significant for the species will be recorded.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instructions are:
TA-A40 Grøn Buxbaumia
TA-A41 Blank Seglmos

LOT-0018
596981
Nature – species 3 - Monitoring of hazel dormouse and birch dormouse.
In this category, tasks concerning the search and/or monitoring of either hazel dormouse or birch dormouse are offered.

Monitoring of hazel dormouse is based on a 10 x 10 km square grid. The monitoring is primarily conducted at locations from previous NOVANA monitoring studies, but also to some extent at new locations. Nest tubes will be set up and searches for hazel dormouse summer nests will be carried out in transects.

Monitoring of birch dormouse is based on a 10 x 10 km square grid. The monitoring will be conducted in areas with previous NOVANA monitoring by setting up wildlife cameras and reviewing photographic material.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instructions are:
TA-A02 Hasselmus
TA-A03 Birkemus

LOT-0019
596982
Nature – species 4 - Monitoring of butterflies.
In this category, tasks concerning the search and/or monitoring of selected species of butterflies at relevant sites are offered. Additionally, several parameters that are significant for the species must be registered.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instructions are:
TA-A09 Hedepletvinge
TA-A10 Sortplettet Blåfugl
TA-A11 Overvågning af natlyssværmer

LOT-0020
596983
Nature – species 5 - Monitoring of hermit and Stelleas river scorpion.
In this category, tasks concerning the search and/or monitoring of the species hermit or Stelleas river scorpion at relevant sites are offered. Additionally, several parameters that are significant for the species must be recorded.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instructions are:
TA-A07 Eremit
TA-A08 Overvågning af stelleas mosskorpion
TA-A207 Levestedsvurdering for eremit

LOT-0021
596984
Nature – species 6 - Monitoring of vine snails.
In this category, tasks concerning the search and/or monitoring of swamp, spring, and skew vine snails at relevant sites in a number of 10 x 10 km squares and in habitat areas with species on the basis of designation.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instruction is: TA-A25 Vindelsnegle

LOT-0022
596985
Nature – species 7 - Monitoring of amphibians and reptiles.
In this category, tasks concerning the search and/or monitoring of selected species of amphibians and reptiles at relevant sites are offered. There may be a need for special listening equipment.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instructions are:
TA-A15 Klokkefrø
TA-A16 Markfirben
TA-A17 Padder

LOT-0023
596986
Nature – species 8 - Monitoring of breeding birds.
In this category, tasks concerning the monitoring of selected breeding bird species at relevant sites within the EU’s bird protection areas are offered.

For some bird species, mapping of their habitats in selected bird protection areas must also be carried out.

Monitoring of certain bird species must be carried out using drones.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instructions are:
TA-A1xx for breeding bird monitoring
TA-A3xx for habitat assessment for birds

LOT-0024
596987
Nature – species 9 - Monitoring of bats.
In this category, tasks concerning the search and/or monitoring of bat species at relevant sites are offered. The monitoring will occur at night at the time of tendering by means of bat detectors, which are special listening equipment.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instruction is: TA-A04 Overvågning af Flagermus

LOT-0025
596988
Nature – species 10 - Monitoring of otter and beaver.
In this category, tasks concerning the search and/or monitoring of otter or beaver are offered.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instructions are:
TA-A01 Overvågning af Odder Lutra lutra
TA-A14 Overvågning af bæver Castor fiber

LOT-0026
596989
Nature – species 11 - Monitoring of water beetles.
In this category, tasks concerning the search and/or monitoring of species of water beetles in relevant waterholes are offered. The monitoring consists at the time of tendering of trap catching in spring and netting in autum.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instruction is: TA-A05 Overvågning af bred vandkalv og lys skivevandkalv

LOT-0027
596990
Nature – habitat type - Monitoring of forest and open light habitat types.
In this category, tasks consist of conducting botanical surveys at a number of stations of forest and open light habitat types. In sample areas, identification of all vascular plants and supplementary species identification outside of sample areas are carried out. Additionally, data for structures at the stations are collected.

For selected habitat types, mosses will be identified.

For selected open light habitat types, soil samples will be taken for chemical analysis.

For forest habitat types, forest indicator species will be searched for, tree thinning will be performed, densitometer measurements will be conducted, soil samples will be taken for chemical analysis, and for selected habitat types, pH in soil water will be measured.

At the time of tendering, the relevant technical instruction is: TA-N01 Terrestriske naturtyper (Including appendix Image catalog of indicator species in forests)

LOT-0028
596991
Cross-cutting 1 - Other monitoring tasks.
In this category, tasks combining content from two or more of the other categories or monitoring tasks related to nature and water environment that are not included in the other categories can be offered.

At the time of tendering, the Contracting Authority expects the following types of tasks to be offered in this category:

• Services related to the collection of samples for analysis of environmentally hazardous contaminants (MFS). This could involve the collection of sediment, biota, or water samples in lakes and waterways.

• Services related to the rental of ships and crew for the collection of marine samples.

• Services related to monitoring tasks within groundwater, e.g., sampling.

• Services related to monitoring tasks within soil, e.g., sampling.

• Services concerning fieldwork at hydrometric stations, e.g., measuring water flow, supervising water level loggers, and taking water samples for chemical analysis.

The Contracting Authority encourages all applicants to apply for admission to this category.

The relevant technical instruction(s) will be presented during the Specific procurements.