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Technology, 3rd party data and NEF indicators - Feasibility Study

NATURAL ENGLAND

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12 May 2023 at 08:32

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Tender

16 Sep 2022 at 15:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by Natural England involves a tender for a feasibility study titled "Technology, 3rd party data and NEF indicators." The study aims to reform monitoring of protected sites using 3rd party and monitoring technologies to increase efficiency. The tender, under Research consultancy services, has a value of £24,999 GBP. The closing date for tenders is Friday 7th October, with a contract period starting on 14th October and ending on 6th February.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the limited procurement method with a competitive quotation process. By focusing on technology and data-driven solutions, businesses can offer innovative approaches to monitoring and synthesising spatial data. The project's location is in England, providing a local scope for interested businesses to engage in this opportunity for collaboration and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology, 3rd party data and NEF indicators - Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Natural England are reforming how we monitor protected sites, with the focus shifting to include the usage of 3rd party and monitoring technologies e.g. Earth Observation . This will increase efficiency and capacity for condition assessments to be made partially or entirely remotely, allowing more sites to be monitored in less time and management resources distributed effectively based on current information. Considering all habitats, this project will investigate approaches that would be available to Natural England in the short to medium term (max 5 years) to gather, store and synthesise existing and new spatial/DNA/acoustic data to locate and monitor NEF indicators present on SSSI. Contractors should work through each of the indicators and describe how current monitoring technologies such as earth observation and / or 3rd party data could be used to detect and map NEF indicators and their impact on natural processes e.g. aquatic system modification, plus horizon scan for future tech. This is a pilot study with the aim to provide a summary of what techniques are available now and will be available in the next 5 years. We do not expect contractors to trial any approaches. Natural England has the ability through the Evidence Earth Observation Service (EEOS) to carry out earth observation analysis, though we would like it to be assessed what skills, knowledge and software would be needed to conduct these approaches. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quote. Email your response to richard.askew@naturalengland.org.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on Friday 7th October. For tender clarifications, please email Richard Askew on the email address above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fadc7f3-11ad-4949-b220-f3d931c60f7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9aed00-3157-41c9-aa39-d24f48dc2b37
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2022 - 17 Feb 2023 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS

Further Information

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