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Deer Drone surveying Northamptonshire

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2025 at 13:39

TenderAmendment

05 Dec 2024 at 13:37

TenderAmendment

15 Nov 2024 at 10:30

Tender

14 Nov 2024 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, based in Peterborough, has concluded the procurement process for "Deer Drone surveying Northamptonshire," classified under survey services (CPV 79311000). This procurement aimed to ascertain deer density and movement within the Rockingham Landscape in the East of England. The process has progressed from the tender stage, initiated on 14th November 2024, through to the award stage, which was completed on 16th January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £12,765, was granted to BODDY ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. Survey and reporting tasks are scheduled from 1st February 2025 to 30th April 2025, with drone surveys expected between mid-February and mid-March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental survey services using drone technology, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in conducting wildlife surveys and analysing movement data would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The project's demand for innovative aerial survey solutions could enhance the bidders' portfolios, potentially leading to further contracts in the environmental monitoring sector.

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Notice Title

Deer Drone surveying Northamptonshire

Notice Description

Natural England is working in conjunction with local partners and land owners to ascertain the deer density and movement routes in the 'project area' in order to allow for greater collaboration between listed partners and a subsequent increase in the numbers of deer culled. Drone surveys are required to understand the density, movements and location of deer herds within the Rockingham Landscape. We will be awarding a contract for Landscape Deer Density surveys in the north of the Rockingham Forest National Character Area. Rockingham Forest National Character Area (NCA) is essentially a broad, low, undulating ridge underlain by Jurassic limestone which falls away from a prominent, steep northern scarp overlooking the Welland Valley. Large areas of woodland remain a significant feature of the landscape and, while not forming continuous belts, the blocks of woodland often coalesce visually with hedgerow trees and smaller copses to increase the perception of extensive woodland cover across the landscape. The landscape is a patchwork of woodland and large- to medium-sized fields of mixed arable with some pastoral use surrounding small nucleated villages. Fields are commonly bounded by well-managed hedgerows with mature trees or drystone walls and display the rectilinear pattern of the enclosures set within a more sinuous pattern of older enclosures, winding lanes and watercourses. The survey and subsequent report need to be completed by 25th March 2025. The expectation is for the drone surveys to be completed between mid-February and mid-March 2025. 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 john.minney@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 16/12/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to john.minney@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-d538c117-d2b4-477f-b2b4-a06e69862221
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09235f0-de94-47a7-8e06-e17546879d9a
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,765 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 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
John Minney
Contact Email
john.minney@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
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
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BODDY ENVIRONMENTAL

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