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GB-Rickmansworth: Habitat Surveys

THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 Dec 2024 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Three Rivers District Council is seeking expressions of interest for conducting baseline habitat surveys of Coombe Hill Open Space, Beechen Wood, and Berry Lane in the East of England, United Kingdom. The project, titled "GB-Rickmansworth: Habitat Surveys," falls under the survey services industry category with a specific focus on environmental management. This procurement is in the tender stage and follows a restricted procedure. Surveys should be completed before the end of August 2025, with final reports submitted by the end of September 2025. Key deadlines include a tender period ending on 17 January 2025, and the contract period running from 1 April to 31 August 2025, with a contract value between £10,000 and £25,000 GBP.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental surveys and habitat management, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract offers a chance to contribute to the local biodiversity enhancement efforts and to establish a relationship with a significant public sector organisation. Businesses with expertise in biodiversity assessment using the UKHab methodology and experience in formulating management plans for biodiversity units will be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Rickmansworth: Habitat Surveys

Notice Description

Expressions of Interest are sought for the baseline habitat surveying of Coombe Hill Open Space, Beechen Wood and Berry Lane using the UKHab methodology. TRDC is tendering for a contractor to complete a survey on each site, complete with a suggested management plan for the uplift of 11.9 Biodiversity Units of species rich grassland in total (against Biodiversity Metric version 2). Surveys should be completed before the end of August 2025 (please highlight in your submission if this deadline would impact the quality of data obtained from any of the surveys) and reports provided before the end of September 2025. TRDC understands that the optimal window is from May to July to perform these surveys. Full tender information will be provided in the tender pack. Please complete the following Expression of Interest to participate in this opportunity. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-189c64ea-8045-4eda-bddc-5a1b34783f29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bdcd90-cba1-4cbc-8352-11c84c9390f8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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
THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICKMANSWORTH
Postcode
WD3 1RL
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Rickmansworth Town
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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