Tender

An Auditor for Bringing the Bure back to LIFE Project.

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

10 May 2018 at 10:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking an auditor for the "Bringing the Bure back to LIFE" project, which focuses on environmental auditing activities in the East of England. The tender is currently active, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the end date of 30 May 2018. This project will run until 29 January 2021 and is funded by the European Commission, alongside the UK Heritage Lottery Fund, aiming to improve ecological conditions in specified lakes.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental auditing and financial auditing services, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate experience in conducting audits, especially in environmental projects, and possess the capability to evaluate expenditures and report effectively to funding bodies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance visibility and credibility in the sector while contributing to critical ecological restoration efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

An Auditor for Bringing the Bure back to LIFE Project.

Notice Description

Background to BureLIFE Project The project is being delivered over the period September 2015 - November 2020 and is led by Natural England (as coordinating beneficiary). A grant agreement with the European Commission outlines the activities and deliverables the project will develop. The project is also partially funded by the UK Heritage Lottery Fund. The project's objectives are: 1. Improve the ecological condition of the Naturally Eutrophic lakes with Magnopotamion or Hydrocharition feature (H3150) within Hoveton Great Broad and Hudson's Bay, moving them into 'Unfavourable Recovering' condition by 2020 (thus contributing to Biodiversity 2020 targets). This will involve: a) Sediment removal from both water-bodies b) Biomanipulation of both lakes to achieve clear-water conditions, leading to an aquatic macrophytedominated state. 2. Beneficial re-use of sediment to create new areas of fen vegetation corresponding to the previous extent of marginal lake edge habitats, including Calcareous fens with Cladium mariscus habitat (H7210*) and to help restore eroded river banks. 3. Monitor the recovery process and disseminate best practice guidance associated with the restoration techniques to managers of similar habitats both within the SAC and elsewhere in the UK and Europe. 4. Raise awareness of anthropogenic impacts, improve physical and intellectual access and increase appreciation of biodiversity amongst local communities, visitors, land managers and range of other target audiences The site is located in Norfolk in the East of England. A requirement of the funding from the European Commission is to appoint an Auditor for the project by June 2018 who will undertake a Financial Audit of the project in the financial year 2020/21. The audit will cover the expenditure of the project for the period September 2015 to November 2020. The audit report will be submitted to the European Commission, along with the project's final report and statement of expenditure and income, at the end of January 2021. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55b8271-9c7f-426c-8bef-8b501a033733
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier.enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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