Planning

Ecology Surveys Framework

PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED - ECOLOGY SURVEYS FRAMEWORK

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Planning

17 Jan 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth Water Limited is initiating a procurement process for an Ecology Surveys Framework, intended to carry out a range of environmental services across Portsmouth, Hampshire, and West Sussex. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with interested parties requested to submit their Expressions of Interest by 21st February 2025. This framework will be divided into lots covering terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology, and arboriculture, with the overall tender value estimated at GBP 1,762,376. The initiative is aimed at assessing and maintaining the ecological health of various sites within the specified regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in environmental management and consultancy services. Companies specialising in areas such as terrestrial and aquatic ecology surveys, biodiversity monitoring, and arboricultural assessments would be well-suited to compete. The structure of the framework allows for multiple lots, ensuring that small to medium-sized enterprises can equally participate and contribute to local ecological preservation efforts. Participation in this tender can provide sustained business growth through long-term collaboration with Portsmouth Water Limited on vital environmental projects.

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Notice Title

Ecology Surveys Framework

Notice Description

Portsmouth Water is proposing to enter into a Framework Agreement for the provision of a range of ecology surveys throughout their operational area in Portsmouth, Hampshire and West Sussex. The services will be divided into lots covering terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology and arboriculture.

Lot Information

Terrestrial Ecology

A range of desk and field surveys to establish the presence or absence of species including bats, the hazel dormouse, otter, water vole, badger, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies and moths. The surveys will collect information on sites, site information, species records, habitat information and distribution including population forecasts. Other services to be provided will include surveys using the National Vegetation Classification and Biodiversity Net Gain. Surveys may include a suitably qualified Ecological Clerk of Works as required.

Aquatic Ecology

A range of river and bankside surveys to provide habitat mapping and reporting. The surveys will include invertibrates, aquatic plants and fish. Surveys will include Modular River Physical Surveys, River Condition Assessments, habitat mapping, surveys of macroinvertibrates and macrophytes as well as water quality monitoring and laboratory analysis.

Arboriculture

Services to provide an arboricultural impact assessment, method statement and tree protection plan to record species, dimensions and quality of the trees on the various sites. Services of an arboriculturalist will also be required to monitor and supervise works as a watching brief during site clearance and construction. Services will include tree inspections and tree hazard assessments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d3f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001618-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,762,376 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED - ECOLOGY SURVEYS FRAMEWORK
Contact Name
Sophie Thwaites
Contact Email
sophie.thwaites@agilia.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAVANT
Postcode
PO9 1LG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ35 South Hampshire

Local Authority
Havant
Electoral Ward
Havant St Faith's
Westminster Constituency
Havant

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