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Review of impacts of cutting on peatlands and heathlands : An Evidence Review

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

16 Feb 2023 at 08:26

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

10 Oct 2022 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2022 at 12:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural England involves the review of impacts of cutting on peatlands and heathlands with a focus on ecosystem services. The contract falls under the "Research services" category with a contract value of £24,999. The tender, titled "Review of impacts of cutting", is in the "Award" procurement stage. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure with the contract period starting on December 1, 2022, until March 15, 2023.

This tender opportunity from Natural England for a research services contract offers potential for business growth for organisations with expertise in environmental research and ecosystem services. Businesses specialized in research on vegetation management, hydrological functions, carbon budgets, and fauna impacts on heathlands and peatlands are well-suited to compete. The contract value of £24,999 presents a significant business opportunity for firms interested in contributing to the understanding of cutting impacts on critical habitats.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of impacts of cutting on peatlands and heathlands : An Evidence Review

Notice Description

Natural England has a requirement for understanding the impact on ecosystem services of the management of vegetation on heathland and ombrotrophic (blanket bog and raised mire) peatland by cutting. The first objective is a review of literature. If this review demonstrates that there is enough information available, a rapid review of evidence is required based upon the following questions: a. What is the effect of cutting upon composition and structure of vegetation on heathland and ombrotrophic peatland? b. What is the effect of upon the hydrological function and water quality of ombrotrophic peatland and heathland, of cutting vegetation? c. What is the effect of cutting of vegetation on ombrotrophic peatland and heathland upon carbon budgets of these habitats? d. What is the effect of cutting of vegetation on ombrotrophic peatland and heathland upon the associated fauna of these habitats? Additional information: To apply, please respond to the request for quotation to Alistair Crowle, alistair.crowle@naturalengland.org.uk by no later than 18:00 on 31 October 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-979c2526-5852-4f72-bcfb-95341f9f77d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8543336-a5e2-4408-872b-e0ae1506703b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,794 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 15 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

Further Information

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