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Long Term Monitoring Network project - vegetation survey at Downton Gorge NNR

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

26 Feb 2024 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is inviting quotations for the Long Term Monitoring Network project - vegetation survey at Downton Gorge NNR. The project involves recording plant species presence and cover in 50 permanent monitoring plots, with a deadline of 20/03/2024 for submission. The contract period is from 15/04/2024 to 15/11/2024, and the total contract value is £15,000. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the project falls under the services category.

This tender by Natural England offers business growth opportunities for companies providing research consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project's focus on vegetation surveying at a specific site requires expertise in environmental research and data analysis. Businesses with experience in ecological monitoring and reporting are well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the Long Term Monitoring Network project.

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Notice Title

Long Term Monitoring Network project - vegetation survey at Downton Gorge NNR

Notice Description

For Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project, at Downton Gorge NNR. A vegetation survey comprising recording of plant species presence and cover, and other attributes, in 50 no. 2m2 permanent monitoring plots across the site, and additional recording for the woodland plots. Preparation work includes relocating the permanent plot markers - feno markers - and re-recording the exact location using high-accuracy gps. The collected data is provided on an Excel template and quality assured, with a short summary report. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Project Specification attached. Your response must be sent to Sarah.Grinsted@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 20/03/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Sarah.Grinsted@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-b5fd17-46188afa-24a4-4c46-8d3e-9e6fcdef2ea7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570a9a9a-d447-47eb-aa3f-c2fddf04cfc1
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sarah Grinsted
Contact Email
sarah.grinsted@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07827 232754

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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