Tender

Ecology Consultant

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has initiated a tender process under the title "Ecology Consultant," seeking services to perform bat and Barn Owl surveys and provide advisory support at Coalhouse Fort. This initiative falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services, specifically aiming at sub-central government public authority needs. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with key deadlines being the enquiry period ending on 21 August 2025 and the tender submissions closing on 29 August 2025. The services are to be rendered in the UKH32 region, with the contract period commencing on 1 October 2025 and concluding on 31 December 2026. The procurement method is open and below the financial threshold, encouraging a competitive tender process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suited to organisations with expertise in ecological consultancy and experience in facilitating environmental assessments and compliance. The project offers an estimated contract value of £28,000, with bids evaluated based on a quality-to-price ratio of 70:30. Businesses leveraging expertise in environmental research and with innovative strategies for wildlife management will find this a growth opportunity, particularly those that can demonstrate quality offerings while remaining competitive on pricing.

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Notice Title

Ecology Consultant

Notice Description

To undertake bat and Barn Owl surveys and provide advice and support at Coalhouse Fort to enable upcoming activities and future planning

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047111-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

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