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NW2702 Ecological Screening Support

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

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Tender

17 Jul 2024 at 07:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbrian Water Group Limited has initiated a tender process for the procurement of ecological screening support services under the title NW2702 Ecological Screening Support in the services category of environmental services. The tender submission deadline is on 9th August 2024 at 11:00 am. This opportunity involves conducting various ecological surveys, habitat assessments, licensing applications, and impact assessments. The procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

Businesses specializing in ecological services and environmental consultancy would find this tender lucrative for growth opportunities. Companies with expertise in habitat surveys, assessment of protected species, and ecological impact assessments are well-suited to compete. The contract offers potential extensions up to 24 months, presenting long-term business prospects. The opportunity is open to suppliers with relevant qualifications and experience in the ecological services sector, aiding in the development and expansion of their businesses.

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Notice Title

NW2702 Ecological Screening Support

Notice Description

The Northumbrian Water Conservation and Land Management Team currently undertake ecological screening of over six hundred projects each year. These projects range from minor connections, treatment work and pipeline refurbishments, through to mains renewal and major site upgrades. As part of this screening work, we carry out designated site checks, protected species surveys, hedgerow surveys, regional data checks and ecological walkover surveys. Based on initial findings we may then need to prepare method statements or obtain Natural England license's affecting designated sites or protected species. This workload is not split evenly throughout the year and consequently we experience periods of intense activity which can put a strain on the team as they try to assess projects in a timely manner. We are therefore seeking a schedule of agreed rates that would allow NWL to call upon qualified external support at busy times.

Lot Information

General Habitat survey, preliminary ecological appraisal, UKHab Survey

Ecological habitat surveys: including site visits to conduct general habitat surveys, preliminary ecological appraisals. Using UKHabs or Phase 1 methodology (depending on the purpose of the survey), the identification of priority habitats; important hedgerows; protected species; invasive species and recommendations for any further detailed surveys.

Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for up to a further 24 months.

Habitat Regulation Assessments in accordance with CIEEM guidelines

Habitat Regulation Assessments: in accordance with CIEEM guidelines.

Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months.

Natural England licence application: where impacts have been identified affecting designated sites or protected species.

Natural England licence application: where impacts have been identified affecting designated sites or protected species.

Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months.

Ecological impact assessments: for inclusion with planning documents.

Ecological impact assessments: for inclusion with planning documents.

Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months.

Biodiversity net gain work including river morphological assessments

Biodiversity net gain work including river morphological assessments: including baseline assessments, recommendations for potential habitat enhancement and creation. Production of documents for including with planning applications.

Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months.

Specialist surveys: using appropriately qualified staff.

Specialist surveys: using appropriately qualified staff. Surveys could include bats; badgers; reptiles; water voles; birds and amphibians, breeding birds, invertebrates, invasive species, arb assessments; plus ecological clerk of works. Staff should meet CIEEM key competency requirements for species surveys.

Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047df8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021941-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,150,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Andrea Rowell
Contact Email
andrea.rowell@nwl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7860828513

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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