Award

Lowland open water and grassland assemblages on 4 SSSIs

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Apr 2023 at 13:02

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Feb 2023 at 15:54

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2023 at 08:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract for "Breeding bird surveys at 4 SSSIs" to RSK Biocensus. The procurement process was completed on 15th February 2023, with a contract value of £40,910. The tender had a total value of £50,000 and a tender period ending on 9th February 2023. The contract will run from 20th February to 1st November 2023. This procurement falls under the category of research services and was conducted through an open procedure.

This contracting opportunity by Natural England for breeding bird surveys offers potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research services industry. Businesses involved in ecological surveys, wildlife conservation, and environmental consulting would be well-suited to compete. The contract period of over eight months provides a stable revenue stream for successful bidders and offers growth prospects in the environmental services sector. The location for service delivery is primarily in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lowland open water and grassland assemblages on 4 SSSIs

Notice Description

Breeding bird surveys at 4 SSSIs. These surveys are to assess the current condition of a avian features. More information is available in the RFQ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7e03ed9-a683-4f93-902a-374bd28dcd62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8420d5ff-a601-479b-8bd8-1a969412bf93
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2023 - 1 Nov 2023 6-12 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
Emma Bacchus
Contact Email
protectedsites.contracts@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK BIOCENSUS

Further Information

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