Planning

Artificial Nesting Sites

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is overseeing a procurement process concerning the project titled "Artificial Nesting Sites," focused on wildlife preservation, particularly aiming to support the kittiwake species. This initiative falls under the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a milestone engagement scheduled for 16th January 2026. The contract is set to run from 1st February 2026 until 31st January 2027. The procurement method involves a preliminary market engagement, as detailed in a notice published on 7th January 2026, aiming to gather information that will aid in determining the project's scope and feasibility.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and construction, particularly those with experience in wildlife preservation. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria outlined. With a gross contract value of £60,000, this project offers the potential for business growth by contributing to a high-profile environmental effort in collaboration with a sub-central public authority. Interested organisations should consider engaging by the forthcoming deadline to align their offerings with the council's sustainability goals and requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Artificial Nesting Sites

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council is requesting information from organisations to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement to accelerate the delivery of an artificial nesting site to support protection of the kittiwake species.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101459&TID=100106698&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060109
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001089-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kate Chapman
Contact Email
kate.chapman@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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