Tender

GB-Lower Thames Crossing: Consultancy

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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07 May 2019 at 08:33

Tender Notice
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02 May 2019 at 09:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "GB-Lower Thames Crossing: Consultancy" project, which focuses on environmental issues consultancy services. The tender response deadline is midday on Thursday, 30th May 2019, with a requirement for bidders to submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement by 5pm on Thursday, 16th May 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £100,000 with a minimum value of £50,000, is intended to commence on 1st July 2019 and will last for nine months. This procurement uses an open procedure method, allowing for broad participation from interested parties located in the UK and beyond.

This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental consultancy to expand their business. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in the Lower Thames Crossing project, offering services that address environmental concerns associated with large infrastructure initiatives. The specific focus on SMEs indicates a supportive approach towards fostering local business growth, making it an attractive opportunity for companies in the environmental services sector looking to build their portfolio through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lower Thames Crossing: Consultancy

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 07 May 2019 for the following reason: The tender response deadline for this opportunity is midday Thursday 30th May 2019. Please note that bidders must send a signed Non Disclosure Agreement by no later than 5pm Thursday 16th May 2019 in order to gain access to the Invitation to Tender documentation. Any Non Disclosure Agreements sent after this time will be not be considered.We will be awarding a contract for environmental consultancy work as part of the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC). Our intention is to award this contract for a period of nine months commencing on 1st July 2019. All respondents are required to complete a Non Disclosure Agreement before access to the ITT documents will be granted. Signed Non Disclosure Agreements must be received by no later than 5pm Thursday 16th May 2019. To gain access to the Non Disclosure Agreement for signature and submission, please click the link in Section 12 below. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-738b02c6-5b93-44ad-abce-09e80dc9aeab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd98aca5-352a-415a-b5a0-e7fc4e5be507
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

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
7 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 2 Mar 2020 6-12 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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
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)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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