Award

UXO Studies for England Ecosystem Survey Monads

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2024 at 09:12

TenderAmendment

09 Sep 2024 at 07:18

TenderAmendment

30 Aug 2024 at 13:50

TenderAmendment

22 Aug 2024 at 09:04

TenderAmendment

19 Aug 2024 at 07:42

Tender

01 Aug 2024 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract to ARTIOS GLOBAL LIMITED for conducting UXO (unexploded ordnance) studies and risk assessments for England Ecosystem Survey monads. This procurement falls under the environmental safety services industry category and is valued at £30,000 GBP. The tender process was managed through an open procedure (below threshold), and the procurement stage has reached the award phase. Key dates include the commencement of the contract on 23rd September 2024 and its conclusion on 23rd December 2024. The award notice was published on 11th December 2024, with notable updates to the RFQ regarding additional study requirements and extended deadlines for quotation submissions and delivery dates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental safety services and UXO risk assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this process, given the focus on detailed desk studies and risk assessments across 33 survey monads. The project requires robust project management systems, quality control, and the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive UXO hazard assessments and mitigation plans for soil surveys will find this contract a valuable opportunity to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio with a notable government entity like Natural England.

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Notice Title

UXO Studies for England Ecosystem Survey Monads

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: The closing date for this notice has been extended to 11/09/2024 at 5pm. 21/08 - The request for quotation has been updated with the following * The requirement has increased from 15 detailed desk studies to 33 detailed desk studies. * The deadline for receipt of quotation has been extended to 29th August 2024. * The required delivery dates in the milestone table have been extended to accommodate the additional requirement. 16/08 - The request for quotation has been updated with the following: * Suppliers are no longer expected to provide an example pre-desk study as part of evaluation criteria for "effective communication to inform decision making" * The evaluation question for project management now reads: "What systems and procedures do you have in place that would apply to the management of this Contract? Please provide details including a clear quality control and quality assurance plan. Identify potential problems/risks and explain how these will be managed." * Figure 1 has been added to the RFQ document. The contractor shall carry out 15 detailed UXO desk studies and risk assessments for England Ecosystem Survey monads (a 1km2 square). The detailed studies shall: -Assess and, if applicable, report, the UXO hazard level on site; -Detail key findings of military activities within or affecting the site; -Assess the UXO hazard level on site; -Include the UXO hazard zone plan and; -Assess risk and provide a risk mitigation plan for soil surveys. 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 ees.soil@naturalengland.org.uk by 11/09/2024 at 17:00. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ees.soil@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80b2cdc6-8d23-4f3a-81a9-dcb960e245a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f6cbb2-ac62-484b-931a-a89f7064dbf7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90721000 - Environmental safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 16 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sonja Schmidt
Contact Email
sonja.schmidt@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTIOS GLOBAL

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