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Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation. Group 3 Brecks South

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation. Group 3 Brecks South" project is being conducted by Natural England, a Research and Development consultancy services specialist based in Norwich, United Kingdom. The procurement, identified under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submitting a quotation to participate in this open procedure is 5pm on 29/09/2023. The contract period is set to start on 14th October 2023 and end on 31st January 2025, with services focused on delivering ecohydrological assessments for SSSI wetland sites in Norfolk and Suffolk.

This tender by Natural England offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the East of England region. Businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, especially those with expertise in ecohydrological assessments and water resource management, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project requires a comprehensive analysis of water-dependent habitats and aims to implement evidence-based approaches to protect and restore priority habitats in water-stressed areas like Norfolk and Suffolk. Interested parties should prepare to take on desk-based work immediately, with fieldwork expected predominantly in 2024, culminating in final reports by 31st January 2025.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation. Group 3 Brecks South

Notice Description

Norfolk and Suffolk are among the most water stressed areas of the country and have a high proportion of the country's water dependent priority habitats such as Alkaline Fens. A consistent evidence-based approach to water resource and quality management at ecohydrological scales is required to protect and restore these habitats. This contract is one of a series to provide up to date ecohydrological function and pressure assessments for SSSI wetland sites across Norfolk and Suffolk. Desk based work should start as soon as possible, with field work anticipated predominantly in 2024. Final reports should be submitted by 31st January 2025. 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 nikolas.bertholdt@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on 29/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to nikolas.bertholdt@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
ocds-b5fd17-494bcdd1-8512-460e-93a2-93fc5996e320
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69992bcc-32cb-49d4-bc43-8143f60c1201
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, VCSE
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
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR3 1UB
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

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