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Lepidoptera Survey of Stockton Railway Cutting and Quarry SSSI (contract 30)

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

10 Aug 2023 at 14:47

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Mar 2023 at 14:31

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Feb 2023 at 10:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Natural England seeking a Lepidoptera Survey specialist for Stockton Railway Cutting and Quarry SSSI (contract 30) in the Research services category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of £10,000. The deadline for submission was 10th March 2023, and the contract period is from 27th March 2023 to 24th November 2023. The survey locations are in the North West and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity offers potential growth avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research services sector. Businesses specialising in ecological surveys and environmental consulting are well-suited to compete for this contract. Natural England is the contracting authority for this procurement, aiming to verify the presence of specific butterfly species through the awarded survey contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lepidoptera Survey of Stockton Railway Cutting and Quarry SSSI (contract 30)

Notice Description

A survey on Stockton Railway Cutting and Quarry SSSI to confirm the presence/population of the two butterfly species: Wood white butterfly (Leptidea sinapis) and the White-letter Hairstreak (Satyrium W-album) 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 protectedsites.contracts@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:00 on 10/03/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to protectedsites.contracts@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5835b7f-6f41-4334-b4b4-be962c62b06f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6741a7d2-0eb5-4dd8-8afe-89312d713cb4
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,035 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2023 - 24 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
Beth Mather
Contact Email
protectedsites.contracts@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07823393329

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOME CONSULTING

Further Information

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