--- title: "Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation. Group 4 Norfolk River Valleys" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21f9670d-10f2-4f9c-bdc9-c3b49fb3f232" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21f9670d-10f2-4f9c-bdc9-c3b49fb3f232" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21f9670d-10f2-4f9c-bdc9-c3b49fb3f232.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21f9670d-10f2-4f9c-bdc9-c3b49fb3f232.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-02-29" --- # Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation. Group 4 Norfolk River Valleys Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21f9670d-10f2-4f9c-bdc9-c3b49fb3f232 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21f9670d-10f2-4f9c-bdc9-c3b49fb3f232) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21f9670d-10f2-4f9c-bdc9-c3b49fb3f232.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation" project, led by Natural England, involves conducting ecohydrological assessments for SSSI wetland sites in Norfolk and Suffolk. The tender, with the title "NSWI_2023_GP4 NRV," falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. This project is located in the East of England region. The procurement stage is currently in the active status, with the contract period expected to begin on October 14, 2023, and end on January 31, 2025. The deadline for tender submissions is September 29, 2023. This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specialised in research and development consultancy services, to contribute to ecohydrological assessments in Norfolk and Suffolk. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in environmental conservation and ecohydrology services would find this tender an excellent growth opportunity to engage in impactful projects with a significant environmental focus. ## Notice Norfolk and Suffolk are among the most water stressed areas of the country and have a high proportion of the country's water dependent priority habitats such as Alkaline Fens. A consistent evidence-based approach to water resource and quality management at ecohydrological scales is required to protect and restore these habitats. This contract is one of a series to provide up to date ecohydrological function and pressure assessments for SSSI wetland sites across Norfolk and Suffolk. Desk based work should start as soon as possible, with field work anticipated predominantly in 2024. Final reports should be submitted by 31st January 2025. 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 nikolas.bertholdt@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on 29/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to nikolas.bertholdt@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/6b2b731b-e502-4df4-8b3d-b24d5a1f8582 | | 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 | 29 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £28,376 | | 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 | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR3 1UB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SHEFFIELD WETLAND ECOLOGISTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Feb 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2b731b-e502-4df4-8b3d-b24d5a1f8582 - 26 Sep 2023 at 07:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86530136-388c-4828-9337-8169f255bd52 - 7 Sep 2023 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86530136-388c-4828-9337-8169f255bd52 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2b731b-e502-4df4-8b3d-b24d5a1f8582 29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86530136-388c-4828-9337-8169f255bd52 26th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17cf15c5-d8fa-42af-b4a7-81b9f8d013a8 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c922be8-b174-46fe-b2b6-6c4690773a01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af26e0b6-6e7b-459c-98f2-6bccb50148bc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1220ef21-fa6b-4265-a5f6-cfb570e8c06d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/626b3d3e-3e60-434b-a162-696d6be4ef87 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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