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Lamprey Survey to support Common Standards Monitoring Assessment of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2024 at 12:16

Tender

11 Jul 2024 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Natural England involved a tender for conducting a Lamprey Survey, supporting the Common Standards Monitoring Assessment of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI. The project falls under the industry category of survey services. The location for the service delivery is the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed with an award made to APEM LTD on 3 September 2024. Key dates in the procurement process included the tender period end date on 31 July 2024 and the project duration from 16 August 2024 to 31 December 2024. The procurement use an open procedure (below threshold), making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental surveys, particularly those with experience in aquatic species and habitat assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate. The contract value ranged from £8,000 to £25,000, offering a significant project for companies in the survey services industry. The successful completion of such projects can enhance the business portfolio and potentially lead to further opportunities with Natural England and other similar organizations.

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Notice Title

Lamprey Survey to support Common Standards Monitoring Assessment of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI

Notice Description

The aim of this assessment is to carry out survey work and present the results to allow Natural England to undertake a Common Standards Monitoring (CSM) assessment of the condition of the lamprey species features in the River Coquet SSSI and will also help to advise on future management. 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 karen.purvis@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on 31/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to karen.purvis@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfa19572-d071-487e-88b2-415b0ad71147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1135937-b927-4067-8171-8780ed6705ec
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
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7YH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Elswick
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

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