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title: "Invertebrate sampling in dune slack ponds for Dynamic Dunescapes (DuneLIFE)"
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# Invertebrate sampling in dune slack ponds for Dynamic Dunescapes (DuneLIFE)

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eecbcc5-d679-47d7-be04-c614bbcf684f

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the "Invertebrate sampling in dune slack ponds for Dynamic Dunescapes (DuneLIFE)" project. The procurement process involved an open procedure (below threshold) and was completed on 8th October 2023. The contract value is £8,547, and it covers the period from 9th October 2023 to 31st May 2024. The assessment of invertebrates in dune slack ponds will take place at three locations along the English coast, namely Braunton Burrows, Ainsdale Dune National Nature Reserve, and Saltfleetby to Theddlethorpe NNR.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in environmental monitoring services, specifically for activities other than construction, to submit quotations. The project requires expertise in assessing invertebrates in eco-sensitive habitats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure and compete for the contract. The buying organisation, Natural England, has set a deadline of 29th September 2023 at 12 midday for the submission of quotations, which can potentially lead to business growth opportunities for suitable companies.

## Notice

The Dynamic Dunescapes (DuneLIFE) project is seeking a quotation for the assessment of invertebrates present in dune slack ponds from three dune locations around the English coast - Braunton Burrows, Ainsdale Dune National Nature Reserve (NNR) and Saltfleetby to Theddlethorpe NNR. Two repeat surveys are required - one in autumn 2023 and one spring 2024. 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 verity.pitts@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 29 September 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to verity.pitts@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/d40b0f74-71b1-4634-9b11-a06085aaae69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,547 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHRISTOPHER KIRBY-LAMBERT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2023 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40b0f74-71b1-4634-9b11-a06085aaae69
- 14 Sep 2023 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52b7b4c-5f5e-4ad4-be27-b09729bcd999

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40b0f74-71b1-4634-9b11-a06085aaae69
  19th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52b7b4c-5f5e-4ad4-be27-b09729bcd999
  14th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f719cc9-5946-49cd-a2c9-12ff8ec3562c
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca31e025-71af-4d94-be87-838d2bb6f1d9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31f797c1-615b-4622-9f72-3daa269eadc2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ba416613-e68c-4b4c-8574-4d11b7c2600c

## Notice URLs

- https://dynamicdunescapes.co.uk/

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