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Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Bechstein's, Grey Long Eared and Barbastelle bat colonies around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

29 Feb 2024 at 14:21

TenderAmendment

17 May 2023 at 06:50

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05 May 2023 at 14:15

Tender

05 May 2023 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Protected Species Monitoring and Survey contract is managed by Natural England. The contract involves conducting a survey of Bechstein's, Grey Long Eared, and Barbastelle bat colonies around Creech Grange in Dorset to inform SSSI designation. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage. The deadline for quotations submission is 19th May 2023. The contract period is scheduled to run from 5th June 2023 to 22nd December 2023. The industry category for this contract is Research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender for the Protected Species Monitoring and Survey contract offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in environmental services or surveying services would find this tender particularly relevant.

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Notice Title

Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Bechstein's, Grey Long Eared and Barbastelle bat colonies around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI

Notice Description

A survey of Bechstein's, Grey Long Eared and Barbastelle bat colonies is required to inform revision of the designation and needs to address three key objectives: - To identify whether there are maternity roosts for Barbastelle, Grey Long Eared and Bechstein's bat in the vicinity of Creech Grange - If maternity roosts are found, to undertake roost counts to establish the size of the colony(ies) and identify the key roosts, feeding areas and commuting routes used over the summer active period. - To synthesise the evidence to inform the designation as appropriate. It is appreciated that surveys will need to be flexible depending on the results found. The quote should include costings as per the Request for Quotation document, section 3. 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 melanie.heath@naturalengland.org.uk and sue.moore@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 19/05/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to melanie.heath@naturalengland.org.uk or sue.moore@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6362d1ce-2923-4750-b91d-9161f48149c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a46bc1d-f72e-44db-aeb7-cde73d951dad
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79311000 - Survey services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEWC

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