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Regreening the King Charles III England Coast Path - Tees Estuary

NATURAL ENGLAND

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20 May 2024 at 09:38

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19 Jan 2024 at 08:08

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08 Jan 2024 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "Regreening the King Charles III England Coast Path - Tees Estuary" is being conducted by Natural England, a contracting authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The tender falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement stage is at the award stage as of the completion date on May 20, 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on February 14, 2024, and end on March 31, 2024, with a contract value of £16,525. The deadline for submitting quotations was set for January 31, 2024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for consultants specializing in research and development, particularly those with expertise in green infrastructure and ecosystem services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this open procurement procedure below threshold. Interested businesses must ensure compliance with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) requirements and submit their proposals to vicky.ward@naturalengland.org.uk by midday on January 31, 2024. The project focuses on enhancing key route sections of the England Coast Path in the Tees Estuary, aiming to improve habitat connectivity, promote safe cycling routes, and enhance ecosystems services.

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Notice Title

Regreening the King Charles III England Coast Path - Tees Estuary

Notice Description

This research & development project is a partnership project between Stockton Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council and Natural England. We want to commission consultants to research and examine the multi-functional benefits of the Tees Estuary section of the King Charles III England Coast Path; using the Green Infrastructure Framework to investigate the opportunity to significantly develop and enhance key route sections. The research will achieve aims that 1) identify capital improvements that facilitate connecting people to nature, 2) investigate & advise on the potential to increase safe cycling routes, 3) consider non-capital interventions that might encourage use and enjoyment of the route, 4) how improvements to this section of the England Coast Path can a) contribute to improved ecosystems services - joining up key sites of nature and estuary landscape to improve habitat connectivity and species mobility, and b) Improve air quality through reduction in carbon loads. 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 vicky.ward@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 31/01/24. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to vicky.ward@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-438f6b95-404c-4c74-9274-45551184b6ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20681b84-eb88-4019-846e-77742d851f8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7YH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Elswick
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST

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