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Conservation of Butterflies, West England Forestry Commission

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

23 Nov 2017 at 10:37

Award Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2017 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking contractors for the project titled "Conservation of Butterflies" in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products, with services as the main procurement category. The tender process is currently complete, having ended on 25th September 2017, and the contract is set to run from 9th October 2017 until 30th September 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £70,000. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and involved collaboration with various stakeholders to preserve declining butterfly populations across the Forestry Commission Public Forest Estate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in large-scale environmental project management and conservation efforts. Companies specialised in ecological services, particularly those with expertise in Lepidoptera conservation, habitat restoration, and community engagement, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conservation of Butterflies, West England Forestry Commission

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to ensure the conservation of key butterfly and moth species across the Forestry Commission Public Forest Estate in the West England Forest District. The successful contractor must be able to work over a large geographic area, have the ability to deliver the wide remit of the contract over the five year period and the necessary skills to bring Forestry Commission staff, communities and key stakeholders together to ensure the conservation of declining populations. Excellent butterfly and moth / botanical identification skills, an understanding of species habitat requirements and woodland and open habitat conservation for Lepidoptera is a prerequisite.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c3c0b6-94d2-4ba1-9da9-8009c4d0f27b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2017 - 8 Oct 2022 Over 5 years
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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLEFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
GL16 8BA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Electoral Ward
Coleford
Westminster Constituency
Forest of Dean

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAN HOARE

Further Information

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