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West Penwith Moors and Downs: Groundwater Quality Monitoring Strategy

NATURAL ENGLAND

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03 Jun 2024 at 07:51

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13 Oct 2023 at 13:18

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13 Oct 2023 at 12:59

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05 Oct 2023 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "West Penwith Moors and Downs: Groundwater Quality Monitoring Strategy" by Natural England involves the development of a groundwater monitoring strategy for eleven valley fens within the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI in Cornwall. The contract has a value of £25,000 and is classified under environmental monitoring services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 23rd October 2023. The contract is due to start on 13th November 2023 and run for 6 months until 30th April 2024.

This tender presents a business opportunity for companies involved in environmental monitoring services, particularly those experienced in groundwater quality analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract is suitable for SMEs. Interested businesses must submit their quotations meeting the requirements by 23rd October 2023. The contract offers a chance for growth in the environmental monitoring sector and participation in a significant project focused on water quality management and conservation efforts.

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Notice Title

West Penwith Moors and Downs: Groundwater Quality Monitoring Strategy

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking the development of a groundwater monitoring strategy for eleven valley fens within the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI located in Cornwall.The aims of the monitoring are to 1. Understand the spatial and temporal variability in groundwater quality feeding the valley fens; 2.Inform our understanding of the condition of the valley fens in relation to groundwater quality; 3. Understand whether any thresholds (e.g., 2mg/l nitrate-N) are exceeded; 4. Inform our understanding of the potential sources of any elevated levels; 5. Provide a baseline to understand the effect of any future changes to land use or other activities within the catchment; and 6. Provide additional water quality data to inform modelling approaches to water quality. A key part of developing the monitoring strategy will be identifying suitable groundwater monitoring locations. The intended contract start date is 13th November 2023 and is for a period of 6 months until 30th April 2024. 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 david.hazlehurst@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 23/10/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to david.hazlehurst@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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a655cccd-3d72-4518-963b-aa27e438d11a
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,943 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2024 - 28 Oct 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
TRURO
Postcode
TR4 9AD
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Tregolls
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTS

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