Tender

tNCEA UXO Studies for England Ecosystem Monads 23/24

DEPARTMENT OF FARMING AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 Jun 2023 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Farming and Rural Affairs is seeking services for UXO Studies in England Ecosystem Monads 23/24. This research and development consultancy opportunity involves conducting pre-desk study UXO searches and detailed risk assessments on selected sites within the England Ecosystem Survey. The contract has a value of £180,000 and a tender deadline of 17th July 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 15th August 2023 to 31st March 2024. Businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services may find this tender suitable for bidding.

This tender by the Department of Farming and Rural Affairs presents an opportunity for SMEs in the research and development consultancy industry to participate in a project aimed at assessing vegetation, habitats, landscapes, and soils in England. The procurement method for this open procedure (above threshold) offers a chance for eligible businesses to contribute to the safety of surveyors by conducting UXO risk assessment studies. Interested parties can apply via the Authority's e-sourcing portal. The project location includes various UK territories and European countries, providing a broad scope for potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

tNCEA UXO Studies for England Ecosystem Monads 23/24

Notice Description

One component of NCEA is the England Ecosystem Survey (EES) which aims to assess the current state of vegetation, habitats, landscapes and soils in England and to monitor long-term changes. Unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk assessment studies will be used to ensure the safety of all surveyors on each EES monad when carrying out soil surveys. The overall aim of this contract is to: - Carry out a pre-desk study UXO searches; - detailed desk studies and risk assessments on selected sites; and Detailed aims and objectives The Contractor shall carry out a pre-desk study UXO searches across England Ecosystem Survey sites (sites within 1 km2 squares, called monads, boundaries of which are provided in file: 2024 Monads.zip uploaded to the ITT attachments are in Atamis. Example of such site is provided in Figure 1. We will require the studies for up to 500 selected sites. The minimum number of sites commissioned to a successful supplier will be 300. The pre-desk study UXO searches shall identify historical and current bombing or military activities on or affecting the site and provide recommendations for detailed desk studies for entire or parts of the sites. You may apply for this opportunity via the Authority's e-sourcing portal https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf70be7c-1e56-49c8-a133-5545843df985
Current Stage
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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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT OF FARMING AND RURAL AFFAIRS
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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