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ALEXANDRO “Concrete actions for improving conservation of the Kentish plover”
Notice of expression of interest for naturalistic component monitoring project activities in pollinators and entomofauna, according to the T2.6 “Ex-ante assessment of dune habitats” (2026-2027)
The following private entities may participate in this call, in a single or associated form:
- Third Sector Bodies (TSB) pursuant to Legislative Decree 117/2017 (associations, foundations, philanthropic bodies, association networks, social cooperatives).
- Private (for-profit) companies established in the form of corporations or partnerships.
- Social enterprises, including social cooperatives.
All entities must have been established for at least 12 months and be in compliance with their contribution and tax obligations.
REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
The provisions of Task 2.6 “Ex-ante assessment of dune habitats” are reported:
“… specific qualitative and quantitative assessment campaigns will be carried out for pollinators, considered as Key Project Indicators (KPIs) for the dune improvement strategy. We will estimate KAI or PAI, using different data collection methodologies (Westphal et al. 2008), for macro-categories of pollinators (Orders Hymenoptera, Diptera and Lepidoptera) with a particular attention for the Apoidea and for the main genus: Apis, Bombus, Osmia and Xylocopa”.
Based on the task, the best monitoring protocol for pollinators (Lepidoptera, Hoverflies, Apoidea) is requested with interpretation of the results obtained on the invertebrate component for anthropogenic impact assessment.
STUDY AREA
- Tombolo di Cecina State Natural Reserve (sites N2K: IT5160003 “Tombolo di Cecina”), Tuscany Region, Province of Livorno.
- Duna Feniglia State Nature Reserve (Sites N2K: IT51A0028 “Duna Feniglia”), Tuscany Region, Province of Grosseto.
- Punta Faro “Fratino Beach” (on the border of the N2K site: IT3320037 “Marano and Grado Lagoon”), Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region, Province of Udine.
SELECTION AND EVALUATION PROCEDURE
The selection of the implementing subject will be based on CV analysis and a technical proposal.
The proposal shall be developed on the basis indicated in paragraph “REQUIRED ACTIVITIES” and shall include
- composition of the working group;
- CV of the operators involved with proven work experience of at least 2 years in the monitoring/investigation of pollinators (Lepidoptera, Hoverflies, Apoidea);
survey methodologies to be used and target taxa for monitoring; - any proposals for improvements with respect to the activities requested in the previous paragraph.
The decision of the successful tenderer shall be taken unquestionably by the evaluating committee.
Remuneration: 15,000 € all inclusive of any tax, social security and contribution charges applicable according to the legal nature and tax regime of the selected entity.
Selection by titles and evaluation technical proposal. The decision will be taken unquestionably by the evaluating committee.
The CV in European format and the technical proposal should be sent to: istitutoecologiaapplicata@legalmail.it
Deadline: June 15th, 2026