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Penwortham Bypass Year 6 - Bat and Barn Owl Monitoring Surveys

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 12:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Penwortham Bypass Year 6 - Bat and Barn Owl Monitoring Surveys," which falls under the industry category of Environmental Planning. Based in Preston, this procurement process involved the completion of the contract on 22nd June 2026, with an optional six-month extension available until 9th June 2027. Utilizing a limited competition method below threshold, the contract was awarded to Pennine Ecological, a supplier located in Glossop, for the value of £56,635. The contract pertains to providing ecology surveys for bat and barn owl monitoring linked to the construction of the Penwortham Bypass, including the production of detailed reports of findings.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those adept at conducting ecological surveys and wildlife monitoring. SMEs like Pennine Ecological, which can offer niche services such as ecological consulting, environmental planning, and protected species surveillance, are well-suited to pursue such opportunities. Companies looking to develop in the sector of infrastructure-related environmental services and expand their portfolio in governmental contracts may find engaging with similar tenders rewarding for business growth. The contract also emphasizes the importance of monitoring survey skills and effective data reporting, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses focused on sustainability and environmental impact assessment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penwortham Bypass Year 6 - Bat and Barn Owl Monitoring Surveys

Notice Description

Contract is for Ecology Surveys for Bat and Barn Owl Monitoring associated with the construction of the Penwortham Bypass. The work required of the consultant is to conduct on site surveys, and produce data Contract is for Ecology Surveys for Bat and Barn Owl Monitoring associated with the construction of the Penwortham Bypass. The work required of the consultant is to conduct on site surveys, and produce data and reports detailing the findings of those surveys. The Value of the contract is PS56,635.00 and is to be awarded to Pennine Ecological (Glossop)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,196 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 9 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNINE ECOLOGICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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