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Underground Ordinance pre-desk studies for England Ecosystem Survey 2025 Sample

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

24 Dec 2024 at 10:38

TenderAmendment

22 Nov 2024 at 11:25

TenderAmendment

11 Nov 2024 at 14:22

Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has completed the procurement process for "Underground Ordinance pre-desk studies for England Ecosystem Survey 2025 Sample" under an open procedure (below threshold). The project, classified under health and safety services and environmental services, involves conducting 500 pre-desk unexploded ordinance (UXO) searches across specified sites in England, with the potential addition of 100 more studies. Additionally, up to 15 days of UXO engineer watching brief time may be commissioned as required. This contract, valued at £45,000, spans from 16th December 2024 to 28th March 2025. The supplier, Zetica Limited, was awarded the contract on 12th December 2024. The project sites are primarily located within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opens various opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in health and safety, environmental services, and UXO searches. Businesses with experience in conducting pre-desk studies and capable of providing on-site safety precaution measures could benefit significantly from this contract. The expertise required makes it an attractive opportunity for firms aiming to expand their portfolio by contributing to crucial environmental assessment and safety initiatives spearheaded by a recognised authority like Natural England.

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Notice Title

Underground Ordinance pre-desk studies for England Ecosystem Survey 2025 Sample

Notice Description

The overall aim of the contract is to deliver 500 pre-desk unexploded ordinance searches. The supplier shall carry out a pre-desk study UXO searches across England Ecosystem Survey sites. The sites are located within 1 km2 squares, called monads. Natural England reserve the right to commission an additional 100 pre-desk studies, 600 in total, via a contract variation. The supplier may be required to provide an unexploded ordinance engineer watching brief on selected surveys sites where this has been recommended as a safety precaution. Natural England may commission up to 15 days UXO engineer watching brief time as required between the contract start date and 28th March 2025, but reserve the right to commission fewer. 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 heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on Friday 29th November. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to heather.thomas@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-b5fd17-9c569f32-a08a-4fd5-a734-d6dacf212c7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0977403a-e04a-442f-b208-744a36396f34
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 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
Heather Thomas
Contact Email
heather.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1LD
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZETICA

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