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Collation of evidence for a U.K. definition of Favourable Conservation Status for sandbanks and other sublittoral sediment habitat types

NATURAL ENGLAND

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31 Aug 2023 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural England involves the collation of evidence for defining Favourable Conservation Status for sandbanks and sublittoral sediment habitats in the UK. The contract falls under the environmental services category and has a value of £49,999. The tender deadline for submitting quotations is 19th September 2023 at 17:00 GMT. The contract period is from 21st September 2023 to 31st January 2024, making it suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services to contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, welcoming businesses across the UK, specifically in the service industry. Businesses interested in providing data collation services for sublittoral sediment habitats, including sandbanks, should consider submitting their quotations before the deadline to participate in this valuable project.

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Notice Title

Collation of evidence for a U.K. definition of Favourable Conservation Status for sandbanks and other sublittoral sediment habitat types

Notice Description

Natural England's Defining Favourable Conservation Status (DFCS) Project aims to produce definitions of favourable conservation status that will support the delivery of the biodiversity components of many aspects of Natural England's work. This project will begin the FCS process for sublittoral sediment habitats, including sandbanks. "Sandbanks which are slightly covered by seawater all the time", listed under Annex I of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), and its sub-types gravelly and clean sands, muddy sands, and maerl beds are the main focus of this project. MCZ broadscale habitats and features of conservation importance relevant to subtidal sediment /sandbanks should also be considered: * Subtidal coarse sediments * Subtidal sand * Subtidal mud * Subtidal mixed sediments * Maerl beds * Sea-pen and burrowing megafauna communities * Ocean quahog The data collation exercise should consider sub-features independently, not just where they relate to Annex 1 sandbanks. The information provided in this review will be used by Natural England to inform the production of favourable conservation statuses for various sublittoral sediment habitats, including sandbanks. 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 Lucy.May@naturalengland.org.uk by 1700 on 19/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to lucy.may@naturalengland.org.uk and Hannah.Payne@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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f33162-adb1-494a-a1bf-e01a48e5eb1c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 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 Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1QA
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
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
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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