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Botanical Advisor for Marsh Fritillary SRP Project on The Lizard

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

05 Aug 2025 at 07:43

Tender

23 May 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, has initiated and completed a procurement process titled "Botanical Advisor for Marsh Fritillary SRP Project on The Lizard". The process involved an open competition below the threshold, focusing on botanical advisory services within The Lizard National Nature Reserve (NNR) in the UKK region. The project spans a period from 23rd June 2025 to 21st March 2026, with a contract value amounting to £9,150. It was crucial to assist in land management advice related to Devil's-bit Scabious, a vital component for Marsh Fritillary metapopulations, and to oversee seed harvesting processes. The procurement stage culminated in the awarding of the contract to A Byfield, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based within the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth particularly for SMEs and those in the services sector with a focus on nature reserve and botanical services. Companies engaged in environmental advisory and habitat management, especially those experienced in handling native plant species and ecological projects, would find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities. An established track record in botanical consultancy and conservation efforts can provide a competitive edge in similar future procurements initiated by organisations like Natural England, broadening business horizons in both public sector partnerships and ecological project planning.

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Notice Title

Botanical Advisor for Marsh Fritillary SRP Project on The Lizard

Notice Description

A nine-month project based within The Lizard NNR concerning Marsh Fritillary metapopulations. The Botanical Advisor would provide advice concerning the state of Devil's-bit Scabious at 12 sites within the NNR with respect to its function as a larval foodplant for the Marsh Fritillary. Using Marsh Fritillary data, they would provide land management advice for implementation over the winter months 2025/2026, including visiting sites with the chosen habitat management contractors. They would also oversee the harvesting of scabious seed and liaise with a commercial nursery to grow the seed on for future planting out at sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05244c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045934-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Steve Townsend
Contact Email
steve.townsend@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A BYFIELD

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