Tender

Little Sea, Studland - carp control

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 16:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is inviting proposals for a contract titled "Little Sea, Studland - carp control" as part of a larger conservation effort funded by a Natural England Conservation Enhancement Scheme. This project falls under the industry category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services and is located on the Studland Peninsula within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. Currently in the tender stage, this procurement process utilises an open procedure and is accepting applications until 30th May 2025. The contract commences on 1st July 2025 and is slated to end on 31st May 2029, with a total estimated value of £70,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise and experience in working with sensitive habitats. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the process seeks specialists capable of delivering effective carp control solutions. Firms with a proven track record in similar ecological interventions could expand their portfolios and enhance their business prospects through successful delivery of this project. With the explicit requirement for work in protected sites, interested parties will need to demonstrate their capability and experience in managing such sensitive projects effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Little Sea, Studland - carp control

Notice Description

A request for proposal to control non-native invasive Carp in a 33ha freshwater lake known as Little Sea on the Studland Peninsula, located within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. This four year contract is part of a project funded by a Natural England Conservation Enhancement Scheme. The removal of Carp by specialist contractors has been undertaken since 2014, with over 4 tonnes of fish removed from the lake to date. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience including of working in sensitive habitats on protected sites, proposed solution and cost. Full details including how to apply are in the attached Request for Proposals document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bfa6db-dbea-4137-919c-3dccb860a862
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
Ben Cooke
Contact Email
ben.cooke@nationaltrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
07825203021

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANAGE
Postcode
BH19 3AA
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Swanage
Westminster Constituency
South Dorset

Further Information

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