Tender

Margate and Long Sands SAC benthic surveys

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this procurement is Natural England. The title of the procurement opportunity is "Margate and Long Sands SAC benthic surveys", falling under the services industry category of environmental monitoring. The location specified is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a tender period ending on 3rd November 2023 at 18:00. The contract is set to run from 8th January 2024 to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental monitoring services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate. Businesses interested need to submit their quotations meeting the RFQ requirements to Becca Turley at Natural England by the specified deadline. The open procedure allows for fair competition and offers potential for business growth within the environmental monitoring field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Margate and Long Sands SAC benthic surveys

Notice Description

Benthic surveys (bathymetry, grabs, videos) of the Annex 1 Sandbank feature and associated biotopes in Margate and Long Sands SAC, with subsequent analysis. Aspects of surveys and analysis can be quoted for separately. 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 becca.turley@naturalengland.org.uk by 18:00 on 03/11/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to becca.turley@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/3b062b1f-16fa-4817-918a-34f652b141c5
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT4 5SD
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Chartham & Stone Street
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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