Award

Catcott Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI - Grassland and Ditch monitoring

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

24 Jul 2025 at 09:26

Tender

27 Mar 2024 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Catcott Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI - Grassland and Ditch monitoring" project was managed by Natural England, based in Dorchester, England. This tender falls under the industry category of Survey Services (CPV 79311000) and pertains to the monitoring and condition assessment of grassland and ditch features within Catcott Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI in Somerset. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, targeting small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender stage was announced on 27th March 2024 and concluded with the award on 22nd April 2024. The contract period extends from 22nd April 2024 to 31st January 2026, with a total contract value originally set at £26,700 at the tender stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the environmental survey sector. Businesses well-suited to measure habitat conditions and produce comprehensive environmental reports would particularly benefit from this contract. Given the procurement’s focus on inclusivity of smaller enterprises, it encourages a competitive environment allowing diverse entities to showcase their expertise and gain a foothold in public sector projects. Engaging in such projects not only leads to immediate business growth through contract execution but also enhances a firm's profile and experience in governmental projects, fostering further opportunities.

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Notice Title

Catcott Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI - Grassland and Ditch monitoring

Notice Description

Habitat survey of Catcott Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI, Somerset, collecting data to enable SSSI Condition Assessment of the grassland and ditch features on the site over the course of 2 field seasons 2024 to 2025. Creating a report and map detailing results of the survey. 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 Laura Daniells by 5 pm on 12/04/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Laura.Daniells@naturalengland.org.uk by the 5th of April. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb8778c1-a9b8-4532-807e-1a8fd6bc3af1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fab8321-f73b-4e77-aff8-834ebc7e4c2c
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
SME

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
£26,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,071 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 1-2 years
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
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GECKOELLA

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