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Habitat Survey and Assessment - Soft Market Testing

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
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03 Dec 2021 at 13:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for a Habitat Survey and Assessment as part of a Soft Market Testing initiative, referenced as SMBC 21197. This procurement falls within the nature reserve services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process, initiated on 3rd December 2021, is following an open procedure and is scheduled to close on 17th December 2021 at 15:00 hrs. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2022 and run until 30th June 2022.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in ecological surveys, environmental consultancy, and habitat management. Companies capable of conducting thorough assessments and analyses of biodiversity in natural reserves would be well-suited to participate. As population growth in Sandwell increases pressure on land resources, there is an urgent demand for effective management and conservation of the borough’s natural landscapes, presenting a prime opportunity for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Habitat Survey and Assessment - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Title: Habitat Survey and Assessment - Soft Market Testing Reference: SMBC 21197 Sandwell's nature conservation sites are made up of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation Sites (SINCs) and Sites of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINCs) They form an important part of the evidence base and are crucial for the biological and ecological network within Sandwell and beyond. They make up an important part of the Local Plan and can influence development and land use allocations. All sites to be surveyed and assessed are currently of SINC or SLINC status and it will need to be established whether each site maintains its current status and its size (identified by the site boundary) or whether they will need to change. It will need to be determined what the size of the site is, and whether it maintains the recognised boundary, or whether it has increased or decreased in size since the last survey. The status of the site will also need to be established; whether the status remains the same, or whether it is upgraded or downgraded. The 16 sites vary in size and range from 0.33ha to 15.26. There are 12 sites between 0.1ha and 6ha and 4 sites between 10ha and 16ha. The aims and specifications of the survey work are: o to establish baseline data for Local Sites within the Sandwell borough o to identify the presence of significant species and habitats to inform development proposals. o to evaluate the quality of the sites. o to identify appropriate management objectives to ensure the sites remain in optimal condition. o to add to the ecological knowledge of the sub-region and to update the ecological records held by the four authorities. o A brief comparison of each site against existing site data held by the commissioning authority and EcoRecord, o A review of site boundaries and proposals for omissions from or additions to the site. o Any proposed amendments to the current site description in light of the survey work with justification. With the population and development set to grow within Sandwell, there will be a growing pressure on land resources, making it even more important to protect areas of nature conservation, as they provide an extremely important resource within the borough. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you r... Additional information: Title: Habitat Survey and Assessment - Soft Market Testing Reference: SMBC 21197 A Sandwell's nature conservation sites are made up of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation Sites (SINCs) and Sites of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINCs) They form an important part of the evidence base and are crucial for the biological and ecological network within Sandwell and beyond. They make up an important part of the Local Plan and can influence development and land use allocations. All sites to be surveyed and assessed are currently of SINC or SLINC status and it will need to be established whether each site maintains its current status and its size (identified by the site boundary) or whether they will need to change. It will need to be determined what the size of the site is, and whether it maintains the recognised boundary, or whether it has increased or decreased in size since the last survey. The status of the site will also need to be established; whether the status remains the same, or whether it is upgraded or downgraded. The 16 sites vary in size and range from 0.33ha to 15.26. There are 12 sites between 0.1ha and 6ha and 4 sites between 10ha and 16ha. The aims and specifications of the survey work are: o to establish baseline data for Local Sites within the Sandwell borough o to identify the presence of significant species and habitats to inform development proposals. o to evaluate the quality of the sites. o to identify appropriate management objectives to ensure the sites remain in optimal condition. o to add to the ecological knowledge of the sub-region and to update the ecological records held by the four authorities. o A brief comparison of each site against existing site data held by the commissioning authority and EcoRecord, o A review of site boundaries and proposals for omissions from or additions to the site. o Any proposed amendments to the current site description in light of the survey work with justification. With the population and development set to grow within Sandwell, there will be a growing pressure on land resources, making it even more important to protect areas of nature conservation, as they provide an extremely important resource within the borough. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 17th December 2021 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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/9355e479-3a16-4527-916c-0a6cb9262073
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311100 - Survey design services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 1-6 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

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