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title: "Geological Monitoring - Cowbit Wash SSSI & Horbling Fen SSSI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-093c2915-fe77-420c-9379-ddac67ad5920"
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published: "2023-11-23"
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# Geological Monitoring - Cowbit Wash SSSI & Horbling Fen SSSI

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-093c2915-fe77-420c-9379-ddac67ad5920

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## Summary

Natural England is seeking geological monitoring services for Cowbit Wash SSSI & Horbling Fen SSSI in England. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submission by 15/09/2023. The contract period is planned to start on 25/09/2023 and end on 02/01/2024. This opportunity falls under the geology services category and has a contract value of £30,000 GBP.

This tender by Natural England presents a business opportunity for firms specializing in geology services interested in working on conservation projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) allowing fair competition. Businesses intending to bid must ensure compliance with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) requirements and submit their quotes before the deadline.

## Notice

Natural England requires a geological investigation of the buried sediments at Cowbit Wash SSSI & Horbling Fen SSSI to assess their condition. There are concerns that fluctuating water levels at both sites may have affected the sediments and the quality of the fossil material they contain. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to dan.burgess@naturalengland.org.uk & hannah.townley@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 15/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to dan.burgess@naturalengland.org.uk & hannah.townley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16641d98-b135-474f-8543-8713a2f6121f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2023 - 2 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,760 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PALAEOENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351910 - Geology services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16641d98-b135-474f-8543-8713a2f6121f
- 24 Aug 2023 at 11:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4aca8ef-e4c8-4512-8c70-187167204e5b
- 22 Aug 2023 at 14:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4aca8ef-e4c8-4512-8c70-187167204e5b
- 21 Aug 2023 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4aca8ef-e4c8-4512-8c70-187167204e5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16641d98-b135-474f-8543-8713a2f6121f
  23rd November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4aca8ef-e4c8-4512-8c70-187167204e5b
  24th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5e2be81-20e7-4a38-afc4-d123c67e42b0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a36960fe-f88b-4fd6-88f3-a057a7dbf3ec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b2dcf52-c3c4-484a-aa46-a332331ba539
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ead6b161-0787-4c47-a4d6-8816f1386033
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/183f0bb6-26fd-4328-9a53-fd37467d8078
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/451c5e29-f72d-42ca-a52d-d3eeafe5818c

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