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SSSI Citation Features Contract

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the SSSI Citation Features Contract is being managed by Natural England. This tender, with the ID SSSI CFC010, falls under the industry category of research consultancy services. The contract involves reviewing existing citations for SSSI sites to identify notified features. The procurement method is limited, using a competitive quotation process. The deadline for tender submission is 17:00 on Friday 30th September. The contract period is from 7th October to 11th November, with delivery addresses in England.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy sector to engage with Natural England and contribute to the identification of features for SSSI sites. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the suitability flags for SME participation. The competitive quotation process below threshold allows for a streamlined bidding process, enabling SMEs to showcase their capabilities in providing specialised services. Businesses interested in environmental conservation and habitat identification would find this tender particularly relevant for their growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSSI Citation Features Contract

Notice Description

This project focuses on reviewing the existing citation, for a selection of SSSI sites, to clearly identify the features for which the site was originally notified. Specifically, the output of this project will determine the legally notified features for 91 SSSIs, expressed as a habitat, species, geological or physiographical feature. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quote. Email your response to joanna.chesworth@naturalengland.org.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on Friday 30th September. For tender clarifications, please email Joanna Chesworth on the email address above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea2c82a1-358c-48f0-bbf9-f1fec2fbdd80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80da834-ae87-4d9c-9206-48842a389a1d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2022 - 11 Nov 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 4YS
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
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
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

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