Tender

Feasibility Study to reducing the impact of barriers to salmon migration and the wider natural processes of the River Avon .

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

26 May 2023 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender titled "Avon Valley Feasibility Study for removing barriers" issued by Natural England, aimed at conducting a feasibility study to reduce barriers to salmon migration in the River Avon. The procurement falls under the research and development services category with a contract value of £47,185. This open procedure tender has a submission deadline of 16/06/2023 and a contract period starting on 20/06/2023 and ending on 15/03/2024, taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research and development services related to ecological projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitably positioned to compete for this opportunity. The tender allows potential suppliers to contribute their expertise in environmental conservation to facilitate the removal of barriers to salmon migration, benefiting the broader natural processes of the River Avon.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility Study to reducing the impact of barriers to salmon migration and the wider natural processes of the River Avon .

Notice Description

A detailed understanding of the barriers to fish migration in the lower Avon will enable members of the Hampshire Avon Catchment Partnership to deliver a coordinated plan of action to ease or remove the barriers presenting the highest risk to the species within 3 years upon completion of these investigations. The outcome of feasibility studies is that there is a strong likelihood of a barrier being ready for removal. Detailed designs and capital works are subject to actions and costings detailed from the feasibility study. 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 emma.tomlin@naturalengland.org.uk and sue.moore@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 16/06/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to emma.tomlin@naturalengland.org.uk and sue.moore@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
ocds-b5fd17-77748175-2c73-4ac2-aae0-e26b194b2d6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61c1bfcf-449f-4eb0-9d22-a63faa779d06
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,185 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Emma Tomlin
Contact Email
emma.tomlin@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07425 620834

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER COUNTY HALL COLLITON PARK
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

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