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Publication Date

21st May 2025 10:58:57 AM

Contract Summary

Surveys of invertebrates associated with sand dunes within the Humber Estuary SSSI, using Common Standards Monitoring sampling protocols. The survey sites are Spurn Peninsula (East Yorkshire), Humberston Dunes (North East Lincolnshire), Donna Nook (Lincolnshire), Saltfleet (Lincolnshire), with 4 sampling locations at each site.

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ocds-h6vhtk-04ff4d

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Open

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N/A

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Framework / DPS

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Awarding Authority

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Buyer Email

FTS@naturalengland.org.uk

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Buyer Address

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom

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Supplier Name(s)

ANDY GODFREY ASSOCIATES

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

11th April 2025 13:29:59 PM

Contract Summary

Surveys of invertebrates associated with sand dunes within the Humber Estuary SSSI, using Common Standards Monitoring sampling protocols. The survey sites are Spurn Peninsula (East Yorkshire), Humberston Dunes (North East Lincolnshire), Donna Nook (Lincolnshire), Saltfleet (Lincolnshire), with 4 sampling locations at each site. 4 visits will be made between May 2025 and end August 2025, spread throughout the field season, with first visit in May, and at least 4 weeks between visits. Assess the current state of the invertebrate assemblages associated with sand dunes and associated habitats, using a combination of free-ranging searches and standardised survey methods. This includes ground searching, spot sweeping, sweep netting, suction sampling, pitfall trapping. The principal taxa are Aculeates, Coleoptera, Diptera, day-flying Lepidoptera, Heteroptera, Orthoptera, spiders. To characterise the invertebrate assemblages and assess their quality and condition, using Pantheon, a database tool developed by Natural England and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. To record brief habitat data to aid understanding of the habitat requirements of the assemblages. To provide habitat management recommendations for the invertebrate assemblages. There may be sensitive areas for breeding birds, including Schedule 1 species. This is difficult terrain and some areas are tidal which will constrain working times. Contract to start May 2025, with final report to be submitted by 20 March 2026.

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ocds-h6vhtk-04ff4d

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Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

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CPV Code(s)

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Awarding Authority

NATURAL ENGLAND

Buyer Name

Morwenna Christian

Buyer Email

morwenna.christian@naturalengland.org.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th April 2025 08:39:01 AM

Tender Deadline

27th April 2025 11:00:00 AM   Expired

Contract Summary

Surveys of invertebrates associated with sand dunes within the Humber Estuary SSSI, using Common Standards Monitoring sampling protocols. The survey sites are Spurn Peninsula (East Yorkshire), Humberston Dunes (North East Lincolnshire), Donna Nook (Lincolnshire), Saltfleet (Lincolnshire), with 4 sampling locations at each site. 4 visits will be made between May 2025 and end August 2025, spread throughout the field season, with first visit in May, and at least 4 weeks between visits. Assess the current state of the invertebrate assemblages associated with sand dunes and associated habitats, using a combination of free-ranging searches and standardised survey methods. This includes ground searching, spot sweeping, sweep netting, suction sampling, pitfall trapping. The principal taxa are Aculeates, Coleoptera, Diptera, day-flying Lepidoptera, Heteroptera, Orthoptera, spiders. To characterise the invertebrate assemblages and assess their quality and condition, using Pantheon, a database tool developed by Natural England and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. To record brief habitat data to aid understanding of the habitat requirements of the assemblages. To provide habitat management recommendations for the invertebrate assemblages. There may be sensitive areas for breeding birds, including Schedule 1 species. This is difficult terrain and some areas are tidal which will constrain working times. Contract to start May 2025, with final report to be submitted by 20 March 2026.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04ff4d

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

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Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Open Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)

Awarding Authority

NATURAL ENGLAND

Buyer Name

Morwenna Christian

Buyer Email

morwenna.christian@naturalengland.org.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom