--- title: "Ecology Surveys - A46 Newark Bypass Improvement Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e50da35-6074-446d-ab7b-f9ca836bb973" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e50da35-6074-446d-ab7b-f9ca836bb973" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e50da35-6074-446d-ab7b-f9ca836bb973.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e50da35-6074-446d-ab7b-f9ca836bb973.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED" published: "2024-12-02" --- # Ecology Surveys - A46 Newark Bypass Improvement Scheme Buyer: SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e50da35-6074-446d-ab7b-f9ca836bb973 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e50da35-6074-446d-ab7b-f9ca836bb973) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e50da35-6074-446d-ab7b-f9ca836bb973.json) ## Summary SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED is seeking bids for "Ecology Surveys - A46 Newark Bypass Improvement Scheme". This procurement falls under the environmental impact assessment services for construction (CPV: 71313400) and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently at the "Tender" stage and was published on 2nd December 2024. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest and required documents by 13th December 2024. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st March 2025 and conclude by 31st December 2025. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental and ecological assessments, particularly those capable of conducting various species-specific surveys. SME businesses are encouraged to apply, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Engaging in this project can significantly enhance the visibility of participating firms and build their portfolio in major infrastructure projects. Firms with expertise in species surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental monitoring will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, offering potential for business growth and increased industry standing. ## Notice The A46 Newark Bypass is a complex major infrastructure improvement scheme being developed by National Highways to widen the A46 to dual carriageway from the Farndon Roundabout to the Winthorpe Roundabout. The A46 Newark Bypass scheme requires ecology revalidation surveys prior to entering construction of the scheme to determine the presence/absence of species within and adjacent to the Order Limits. The following surveys are required and will require the applicant to arrange landowner access and to provide recommendations for further survey and completion of reports upon completion of each species-specific surveys. * Bat Survey (aerial, emergence/re-entry (inc. trees and buildings), transects, statics, hibernation) * Badger Survey * GCN Survey (HSI, eDNA, presence/absence) * Otter Survey (habitat assessment and field signs) * Reptile survey (presence/absence) * Water vole survey (habitat assessment and field signs) * Wintering bird survey * Breeding bird survey * Barn owl survey (pre-commencement survey for closure of nest sites) * Aquatic invertebrate survey (PSYM, rapid pond, riverine, ditch macroinvertebrate) * Terrestrial invertebrate survey * River physical habitat survey (river habitat, ditch condition assessment, river condition assessment) * Botanical surveys (extended phase 1, condition assessment, NVC) * Desk study (NBGRC, BTO Report) Additional information: If you would like to register your interest in this opportunity, please complete the attached Expression of Interest form and email to tom.goodwin@skanska.co.uk Please ensure your email subject contains the reference 0048.00 - Ecology Surveys. Please also include the requested attachments, including company brochure, case studues of similar works, and any Common Assessment Standard (CAS) Certificates for prequalification. Responses received shall be reviewed and shortlisted for inclusion in the formal tender of these works. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ada5074-9b60-4ffc-a52a-868270bc9400 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,999 | | 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 | SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD3 9SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Three Rivers | | Electoral ward | Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | | Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction - 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction - 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction - 90721700 - Endangered species protection services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2024 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ada5074-9b60-4ffc-a52a-868270bc9400 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ada5074-9b60-4ffc-a52a-868270bc9400 2nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/450714c1-c965-4e39-91de-06daea2b3666 Expression of interest form ## Notice URLs - https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/a46-newark-bypass/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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