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Cumbria Lake SSSI Condition Assessment 2025

NATURAL ENGLAND

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21 May 2025 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Cumbria Lake SSSI Condition Assessment 2025" was conducted by Natural England, an organisation under the UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. This initiative falls under the Environmental Services industry category, focusing on assessing the condition of lake habitats across five Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Cumbria. The procurement has reached the award stage, with AECOM Ltd named as the supplier. The contract, valued at £145,640.75, is part of a framework agreement and involves selective procurement. It spans a contract period from 12th May 2025 to 31st July 2026. The assessment sites are located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with contract award notice published on 21st May 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental assessments and consulting services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the stability of income from framework agreements. Organisations experienced in ecological and environmental consultancy, particularly those focusing on habitat assessments and management, would find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The scope of work includes site assessments, climate change risk assessments, and management recommendations, offering a pathway for participating businesses to leverage their expertise in environmental services and strengthen their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cumbria Lake SSSI Condition Assessment 2025

Notice Description

This contract covers Five SSSI Lake Sites in Cumbria, assessing the 'Lake Habitat' feature: 1. Armboth Fells SSSI (2 Lakes: Blea Tarn & Dock Tarn) 2. Skiddaw Group SSSI (2 Lakes: Scales & Bowscale Tarn) 3. Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI (2 Lakes included in contract: Red Tarn & Grisedale Tarn) 4. Scafell Pikes SSSI (2 Lakes: Styhead Tarn & Sprinkling Tarn) 5. Claife Tarns and Mires SSSI (3 Lakes: Three Dubs Tarn, Moss Eccles Tarn & Hodson's Tarn) Aims The purpose of the contract is listed below: 1. Undertake a whole site assessment of the Lake Habitat using the standardised methods outlined in Common Standards Monitoring Guidance & provide a recommended condition of the Lake Habitat at each of the five sites. 2. Provide a unit-by-unit description of the designated lake habitat, including an assessment of each unit/lake. 3. Record details of any 'pressures' observed which may impact on the condition of the lake habitat. 4. Suggest where current management is supporting favourable condition, where it is not and why might that be. 5. Undertake a climate change risk assessment of the lake feature at each site. 6. Comment, where relevant, on the targets in the monitoring specification Further information about the sites can be located on Natural England's Designated Sites View: https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/ The results will allow Natural England to undertake a Commons Standards Monitoring assessment of the condition of the lake feature at each site and help with advising future management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a9ff503-0e5d-419e-8a7b-f145fb412bf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf5f2931-9d92-45b9-b8e3-295043686aad
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,640 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

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