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title: "Little Sea, Studland - carp control"
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# Little Sea, Studland - carp control

Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05fe5b2b-6d56-4bad-a2a4-edb6572d367c

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## Summary

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is inviting proposals for a contract titled "Little Sea, Studland - carp control" as part of a larger conservation effort funded by a Natural England Conservation Enhancement Scheme. This project falls under the industry category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services and is located on the Studland Peninsula within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. Currently in the tender stage, this procurement process utilises an open procedure and is accepting applications until 30th May 2025. The contract commences on 1st July 2025 and is slated to end on 31st May 2029, with a total estimated value of £70,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise and experience in working with sensitive habitats. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the process seeks specialists capable of delivering effective carp control solutions. Firms with a proven track record in similar ecological interventions could expand their portfolios and enhance their business prospects through successful delivery of this project. With the explicit requirement for work in protected sites, interested parties will need to demonstrate their capability and experience in managing such sensitive projects effectively.

## Notice

A request for proposal to control non-native invasive Carp in a 33ha freshwater lake known as Little Sea on the Studland Peninsula, located within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. This four year contract is part of a project funded by a Natural England Conservation Enhancement Scheme. The removal of Carp by specialist contractors has been undertaken since 2014, with over 4 tonnes of fish removed from the lake to date. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience including of working in sensitive habitats on protected sites, proposed solution and cost. Full details including how to apply are in the attached Request for Proposals document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bfa6db-dbea-4137-919c-3dccb860a862 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY |
| Locality | SWANAGE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH19 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Swanage |
| Westminster constituency | South Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bfa6db-dbea-4137-919c-3dccb860a862

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bfa6db-dbea-4137-919c-3dccb860a862
  25th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/128942c0-3938-43b0-8a9c-6904974e2d6f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/648ca6bb-8562-47d5-ab1c-0dc342502b45
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/791f5a62-fa80-40dd-aba7-9fa36dea6ea0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca2a05a0-3f38-44bd-9693-3f987b5cd310

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