Award

An Auditor for Bringing the Bure back to LIFE Project.

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

19 Jul 2018 at 11:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeks an auditor for the "Bringing the Bure back to LIFE Project" aimed at enhancing the ecological condition of Norfolk's Naturally Eutrophic lakes. This tender is classified under environmental auditing and is part of a broader initiative, funded by the UK Heritage Lottery Fund and the European Commission, spanning from September 2015 to November 2020. The procurement method is open, executed through an e-tendering system, with the tender period concluded on 30th May 2018, while the contract period for the awarded audit services runs from 1st September 2020 to 29th January 2021. The award date was on 12th June 2018, with a contract value of £8,407.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms in the environmental auditing sector, particularly those with expertise in financial audits for ecological projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the process is designed to foster competitive bidding within this category. The successful auditor will play a crucial role in contributing to biodiversity targets, thereby enhancing their portfolio and credibility within the industry, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to grow and establish themselves in environmental sustainability efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

An Auditor for Bringing the Bure back to LIFE Project.

Notice Description

Background to BureLIFE Project The project is being delivered over the period September 2015 - November 2020 and is led by Natural England (as coordinating beneficiary). A grant agreement with the European Commission outlines the activities and deliverables the project will develop. The project is also partially funded by the UK Heritage Lottery Fund. The project's objectives are: 1. Improve the ecological condition of the Naturally Eutrophic lakes with Magnopotamion or Hydrocharition feature (H3150) within Hoveton Great Broad and Hudson's Bay, moving them into 'Unfavourable Recovering' condition by 2020 (thus contributing to Biodiversity 2020 targets). This will involve: a) Sediment removal from both water-bodies b) Biomanipulation of both lakes to achieve clear-water conditions, leading to an aquatic macrophytedominated state. 2. Beneficial re-use of sediment to create new areas of fen vegetation corresponding to the previous extent of marginal lake edge habitats, including Calcareous fens with Cladium mariscus habitat (H7210*) and to help restore eroded river banks. 3. Monitor the recovery process and disseminate best practice guidance associated with the restoration techniques to managers of similar habitats both within the SAC and elsewhere in the UK and Europe. 4. Raise awareness of anthropogenic impacts, improve physical and intellectual access and increase appreciation of biodiversity amongst local communities, visitors, land managers and range of other target audiences The site is located in Norfolk in the East of England. A requirement of the funding from the European Commission is to appoint an Auditor for the project by June 2018 who will undertake a Financial Audit of the project in the financial year 2020/21. The audit will cover the expenditure of the project for the period September 2015 to November 2020. The audit report will be submitted to the European Commission, along with the project's final report and statement of expenditure and income, at the end of January 2021. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62591785-dc37-4707-9edb-d755e6f40421
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,407 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUBBOCK FINE

Further Information

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