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Invertebrate Survey of Barton and Barrow Clay Pits, North Lincolnshire, within Humber Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

11 May 2023 at 16:08

Award Notice
Tender

09 Mar 2023 at 16:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Invertebrate Survey of Barton and Barrow Clay Pits" is being conducted by Natural England, an environmental services organisation based in York, England. The tender falls under the environmental services category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract period scheduled to start on 3rd April 2023 and be completed by 15th March 2024. The tender deadline for submissions is 24th March 2023, with a total contract value of £40,000.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the environmental services sector, to engage in a survey project related to invertebrates within specific habitats in North Lincolnshire. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in ecological surveys and environmental management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows for fair competition, and interested businesses must submit their quotations meeting the detailed RFQ requirements by the specified deadline to be considered for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invertebrate Survey of Barton and Barrow Clay Pits, North Lincolnshire, within Humber Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest

Notice Description

Surveys of the invertebrates associated with key habitats (freshwater/brackish lakes, springs/seepage, marginal vegetation, reedbed and willow scrub) within the Barton and Barrow Clay Pits, North Lincolnshire, using standard sampling protocols. To characterise the invertebrate assemblages and assess their quality and condition, using Pantheon, a database tool developed by Natural England and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. To record brief habitat data, including salinity of the water, to aid understanding of the habitat requirements of the assemblages.To provide habitat management recommendations for the invertebrate assemblages. Surveys will focus on the best quality areas, which are within 11 SSSI units. 2 early season visits and 2 late season visits will be made between mid-April and mid-August 2023. A minimum of 8 sample locations are specified. There are sensitive areas for breeding birds, including Schedule 1 species, and instructions must be followed to avoid disturbance. Standard sampling protocols are to be used which are a combination of standardised methods, passive trapping and free-ranging searches and must include: ground searching, pond netting, spot sweeping, sweep netting, pitfall traps. There must also be a specific search for the bryozoan Lophopus crystallinus. Principal taxa to be surveyed are: Coleoptera, Diptera, Heteroptera, Homoptera, Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera, Mollusca, Neuroptera, Odonata, Trichoptera, Spiders. Contract to start w/c 3 April 2023 and to be completed by 15 March 2024. 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 morwenna.christian@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 24 March 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to morwenna.christian@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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6237e5ba-65ee-4fe2-a391-4649c92d2b76
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,870 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 6-12 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
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDY GODFREY ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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