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AESME Lot 5: Winter use of agri-environment scheme options by birds

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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13 Nov 2018 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "AESME Lot 5: Winter use of agri-environment scheme options by birds" has been awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This procurement falls under the environmental services category and is relevant to the agricultural sector. The contract period commenced on 17th September 2018 and will conclude on 30th September 2019, following a procurement method classified as selective through a restricted procedure. The total contract value is £77,721.25, and the procurement process aimed to investigate the use of agri-environment scheme options by birds during winter, with surveys conducted across a representative sample of England from November 2018 to March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the environmental consultancy and agricultural research sectors, particularly those specialising in wildlife conservation and habitat management. Companies that can conduct ecological surveys, analyze habitat characteristics, and provide recommendations for enhancing agri-environment schemes will be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to consider competing for such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

AESME Lot 5: Winter use of agri-environment scheme options by birds

Notice Description

To let a contract under the Lot 5 framework contract that investigates the use of AES options by birds during winter. Objectives: 1. Conduct monthly surveys during from November 2018 to March 2019, inclusive, across a representative sample of England characterised by arable and mixed farmland, recording bird (and brown hare) abundance, habitat characteristics and the extent/quality of relevant AES options at appropriate scales. 2. Compare densities of birds (and brown hare) in relation to habitat and AES option extent and quality at appropriate scales. 3. Assess the extent to which bird (and brown hare) use has been influenced by habitat and AES option delivery. 4. Make recommendations about how the design and operational delivery AES-type options designed to provide key habitats/resources for birds during winter might be improved. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ec2b759-b40f-444b-bae7-6f4dd081c447
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/849dc8aa-0478-4a22-8346-5ca07b996977
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,721 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,721 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY

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