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Urban Gull Surveys 2020 Project (Lot 3 off ES Framework)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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29 Jul 2021 at 06:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Urban Gull Surveys 2020 Project (Lot 3 off ES Framework)" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This project falls under the environmental services industry category, with a contract value of £398,190. The contract period commenced on 6th April 2020 and concluded on 28th August 2020. The award notice was published on 29th July 2021, marking the completion of the tender stage. The procurement method employed was a selective approach, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, particularly those specialising in ecological surveys and data analysis. Companies equipped with the necessary qualifications and capable of employing skilled field surveyors would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. The integration of digital aerial survey methods also suggests a growing demand for innovative survey solutions, allowing businesses to leverage technological advancements in their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urban Gull Surveys 2020 Project (Lot 3 off ES Framework)

Notice Description

Background Gulls, particularly herring and lesser black-backed gulls, have expanded their breeding distribution into urban areas, and present a problem for survey and monitoring. The current seabird census, Seabirds Count, uses a 1 km sample square design to estimate nesting gull abundance and distribution within a representative sample of urban habitats. These 1 km squares are used to model and estimate abundance at wider spatial scales, based on habitat availability. In England, we have about 3,800 1 km urban squares across the country which require survey visits in 2020. Additionally, we require 100 of these 1 km squares to also be surveyed within the same breeding season using digital aerial survey methods. The precise location of these squares is yet to be determined, but contractors may plan for them to be located in one or more 'clusters' to minimise aircraft travel distances and times. This is to build upon an existing Defra project awarded to BTO / HiDef Aerial Surveying designed to develop correction factors for ground-based urban gull surveys (Annex D). Aims and objectives The primary aim is to organise, manage and deliver coverage of these 3,800 1 km squares, and additionally cover 100 of them by digital aerial survey for comparison. In order to meet this aim, Natural England expects bidders to meet the following objectives: 1. Source and manage suitably qualified field surveyors to visit each of the squares required and ensure each square is surveyed within the defined survey period; 2. Collate data collected and present resulting data files, ensuring data can be shared in a format usable for analysis by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), within the timetable set out below; 3. Commission digital aerial surveys for 100 of the 1 km squares, including flight planning, data collection and image processing, producing data files for separate analysis; and 4. Prepare a brief report description

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-125d0760-2606-4223-9e3f-44891a5678c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1522399e-2a7f-40a7-972e-ce3604d62aa9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£398,190 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£398,190 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BL ECOLOGY

Further Information

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