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Agri-Environment Nightingale GPS tracking for the Upper Beult and Marden Farm Clusters

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2025 at 07:58

TenderAmendment

06 Feb 2025 at 13:14

TenderAmendment

04 Feb 2025 at 14:50

Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process led by Natural England aimed to provide GPS tracking tags for conservation efforts focused on nightingales in the Upper Beult and Marden Farm Clusters, Kent. Published on 28 January 2025, this initiative falls under the Global Navigation and Positioning Systems category. The procurement process utilised an open procedure method suitable for SMEs, with quotations due by 9 February 2025. The contract period extends from 10 February to 10 April 2025, targeting businesses involved in environmental services and technology, particularly within the South East of the UK. The likely stakeholders include the environmental teams and potential suppliers of GPS technology that align with natural conservation efforts.

This project presents valuable opportunities for SMEs specialising in GPS technology and environmental conservation. Suppliers of global navigation and positioning systems can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence, especially those capable of delivering innovative tracking solutions tailored to conservation needs. Additionally, this contract could be a stepping stone for businesses aiming to break into the public sector with bespoke technology solutions that support large-scale ecological projects and recovery efforts. Engaging in such projects will not only contribute to business growth but also support significant conservation efforts for red-listed species like the nightingale.

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Notice Title

Agri-Environment Nightingale GPS tracking for the Upper Beult and Marden Farm Clusters

Notice Description

This contract will provide the GPS tags to be owned by Natural England and to be subsequently loaned out to a third party to study nightingales in the 2025/26 breeding season. Defra's Agri-environment schemes include both the existing Environmental Stewardship, Countryside Stewardship, and the newer Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Landscape Recovery. Natural England's Agri-environment team is working closely with farmers and landowners to use the schemes offered by DEFRA to deliver nature recovery at a landscape-scale. Understanding how species respond to Agri-environment actions is crucial to target investment properly. Nightingale is a red-listed species of conservation concern in the UK. Kent holds a significant proportion of the UK's Nightingale population, more than other individual counties. This project aims to investigate Nightingale use of agri-environment schemes in the Low Weald area, including hedgerow and scrub creation, field margins and ponds. It will focus on the breeding and post-breeding aspects of the Nightingale breeding cycle. The work will be undertaken by Adonis Blue Environmental (Kent Wildlife Trust Group) in collaboration with Natural England. It aligns with a comparable study of Turtle Doves. 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 elyse.ward@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 09/02/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to elyse.ward@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe8a338-ac00-43d9-9e12-7e9479fc4de4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,535 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 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
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PATHTRACK

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