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Rapid Scoping review of the impacts of wildfire on natural and semi-natural habitats

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

**Summary of Public Procurement Contracting Process** The public procurement process is initiated by Natural England for the tender titled "Rapid Scoping review of the impacts of wildfire on natural and semi-natural habitats" within the research services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions by 18:00 on 31 October 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1 December 2022 and end on 15 March 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below the specified threshold, with a contract value of £25,000 in GBP.

**Business Growth Opportunities** This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the research services sector to engage with Natural England and contribute to the understanding of wildfire impacts on UK ecosystems. Companies with expertise in ecological research and environmental conservation would be well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating, businesses can showcase their capabilities in addressing the specific questions outlined in the tender, ultimately fostering growth and collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rapid Scoping review of the impacts of wildfire on natural and semi-natural habitats

Notice Description

To develop an understanding of the impacts of wildfire upon terrestrial ecosystems, Natural England is commissioning a rapid scoping review of the evidence of the impacts of wildfire upon natural and semi-natural habitats (as defined in the Request for Quotation document) found in the UK. The specific questions that require addressing are: a) What is the effect of wildfire in the UK upon peatland and soil function (where function is the ability to act naturally in either a biological or hydrological capacity) of semi-natural habitats (as defined above)? b) What is the effect of wildfire in the UK upon the vegetation community composition and structure of semi-natural habitats (as defined above)? c) What is the effect of wildfire in the UK upon the carbon budget of semi-natural habitats (as defined above)? d) What is the effect of wildfire in the UK upon the hydrology and water quality of semi-natural habitats (as defined above)? e) What is the evidence that UK semi-natural habitats (as defined above) subjected to wildfire have recovered and over what timescale? f) What restoration interventions are needed to expedite restoration of UK semi-natural habitats (as defined above) following a wildfire event? Additional information: To apply, please respond to the request for quotation to Alistair Crowle, alistair.crowle@naturalengland.org.uk by no later than 18:00 on 31 October 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7333864a-fd2c-4d03-8c77-25d2cb5407c9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 15 Mar 2023 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Further Information

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