Award

An Intertidal Seagrass Survey of the Solent

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2023 at 10:28

TenderAmendment

14 Jun 2023 at 07:42

TenderAmendment

09 Jun 2023 at 06:56

Tender

26 May 2023 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the tender titled "An Intertidal Seagrass Survey of the Solent" is being conducted by Natural England. The procurement falls under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with additional services related to research and development as well as environmental monitoring. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with a contract value of £37,000. The closing date for submissions was 16th June 2023, and the contract period is planned to start on 23rd June 2023 and end on 15th March 2024.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in services such as architectural, construction, engineering, inspection, research and development, and environmental monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender below the threshold. Businesses interested in participating should consider submitting a quotation meeting the specific requirements outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) by the stated deadline.

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Notice Title

An Intertidal Seagrass Survey of the Solent

Notice Description

Natural England are seeking an RFQ for an Intertidal Survey of Seagrass beds throughout the Solent. This should consist of a sampling design which will build on previous surveys and allow comparable data, and walkover surveys at all sites. We anticipate on-site surveys to take place over a 10 day period, with pre-survey deskwork and thorough post survey data analysis and reporting. Please read the specification for more details. 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 connor.reid@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 16/6/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to connor.reid@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-b5fd17-8f8476f3-9893-4bf9-a2a9-e33df533fe92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17395e3-0ace-4e19-83a0-b7b4cb9069dd
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST

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