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Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Greater Horseshoe bat colony around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI designation.

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Natural England for the project "Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Greater Horseshoe bat colony around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI designation" in the research and development services category. The tender aims to undertake a survey of Greater Horseshoe bats to inform the SSSI designation revision at Creech Grange. The procurement method is an open procedure with the deadline for submissions on 19/05/2023. The contract period is scheduled from 05/06/2023 to 22/12/2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in research and development services to compete for a contract with Natural England. SMEs are encouraged to participate. Businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly relevant. The project's focus on biodiversity conservation provides avenues for environmentally conscious businesses to contribute and expand their client portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Greater Horseshoe bat colony around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI designation.

Notice Description

A survey of Greater Horseshoe bats is required to inform revision of the Creech Grange SSSI designation and needs to address four key objectives: - To identify whether there are maternity roosts for Greater Horseshoe bats in the vicinity of Creech Grange - To investigate previously identified roosts where the roost status is unclear. - If maternity roosts are found, to undertake roost counts to establish the size of the colony(ies) and identify the key roosts, feeding areas and commuting routes used over the summer active period. - To synthesise the evidence to inform the designation as appropriate. It is appreciated that surveys will need to be flexible depending on the results found. The quote should include costings as per the Request for Quotation document, section 3. 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 melanie.heath@naturalengland.org.uk and sue.moore@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 19/05/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to melanie.heath@naturalengland.org.uk or sue.moore@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
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f49750-8b44-4717-8b25-2efa75f70275
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Melanie Heath and/or Sue Moore
Contact Email
sue.moore@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07887823017

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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