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Geological Monitoring - Cowbit Wash SSSI & Horbling Fen SSSI

NATURAL ENGLAND

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23 Nov 2023 at 12:26

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24 Aug 2023 at 11:39

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22 Aug 2023 at 14:49

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Tender

21 Aug 2023 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking geological monitoring services for Cowbit Wash SSSI & Horbling Fen SSSI in England. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submission by 15/09/2023. The contract period is planned to start on 25/09/2023 and end on 02/01/2024. This opportunity falls under the geology services category and has a contract value of £30,000 GBP.

This tender by Natural England presents a business opportunity for firms specializing in geology services interested in working on conservation projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) allowing fair competition. Businesses intending to bid must ensure compliance with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) requirements and submit their quotes before the deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Geological Monitoring - Cowbit Wash SSSI & Horbling Fen SSSI

Notice Description

Natural England requires a geological investigation of the buried sediments at Cowbit Wash SSSI & Horbling Fen SSSI to assess their condition. There are concerns that fluctuating water levels at both sites may have affected the sediments and the quality of the fossil material they contain. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to dan.burgess@naturalengland.org.uk & hannah.townley@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 15/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to dan.burgess@naturalengland.org.uk & hannah.townley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-093c2915-fe77-420c-9379-ddac67ad5920
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16641d98-b135-474f-8543-8713a2f6121f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351910 - Geology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2023 - 2 Jan 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 1AF
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PALAEOENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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