The aim of this contract is to contribute to the project “Network of actors in favor of the protection of plovers within the PNM EPMO”, to the Action Strategy “Nesting coastal shorebirds on the upper beaches” of the Channel – North Sea coast. The results will then be able to contribute to the “Seabirds” monitoring program, “Coastal waders” component of the DCSMM and to the national Operation “We walk on eggshells”. So, the actions are as follows: • Identify on the coast of the Pas-de-Calais municipalities within the PNM EPMO (from Ambleteuse to Groffliers) the nesting pairs of 2 species of shorebirds nesting on the beaches (Greater Plover and Ring-necked Plover) and assess the level of reproduction, in order to monitor the state of these populations as well as Ring-necked Plovers in post-breeding gathering areas. Information on the Oystercatcher and the Little Plover may also be recorded if present on this coast. • Raise public awareness of the risks of disturbance and trampling of nests when nesting on beaches, and if necessary, protect nests (reactive exclosures and anti-predation cages) in busy areas. • Organize an information session on the recognition of the behavior of nesting pairs with the partners of the Network of actors in favor of the protection of plovers within the Marine Natural Park.

The Ministry of Ecological Transition, Ministry of Territorial Cohesion, Ministry of the Sea in France from Europe region had released this tender for The aim of this contract is to contribute to the project “Network of actors in favor of the protection of plovers within the PNM EPMO”, to the Action Strategy “Nesting coastal shorebirds on the upper beaches” of the Channel – North Sea coast. The results will then be able to contribute to the “Seabirds” monitoring program, “Coastal waders” component of the DCSMM and to the national Operation “We walk on eggshells”. So, the actions are as follows: • Identify on the coast of the Pas-de-Calais municipalities within the PNM EPMO (from Ambleteuse to Groffliers) the nesting pairs of 2 species of shorebirds nesting on the beaches (Greater Plover and Ring-necked Plover) and assess the level of reproduction, in order to monitor the state of these populations as well as Ring-necked Plovers in post-breeding gathering areas. Information on the Oystercatcher and the Little Plover may also be recorded if present on this coast. • Raise public awareness of the risks of disturbance and trampling of nests when nesting on beaches, and if necessary, protect nests (reactive exclosures and anti-predation cages) in busy areas. • Organize an information session on the recognition of the behavior of nesting pairs with the partners of the Network of actors in favor of the protection of plovers within the Marine Natural Park. with tender notice no. 2025-MAPA29 published on 30 Dec 2025. The tender expired on 12 Feb 2026. This tender is sourced from Marches publics and is eligible for suppliers interested in Marine conservation strategy planning, Coastal-defence works, Bathymetric surveys services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 10813669.