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title: "Little Sea Carp Removal, Studland"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY"
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# Little Sea Carp Removal, Studland

Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22c0d4bc-f4f3-42ed-9782-cf4f56900730

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## Summary

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty has initiated a tender titled "Little Sea Carp Removal, Studland" in the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for proposals set on 14th April 2023. The contract is for the removal and disposal of common carp and mirror carp from the ecologically sensitive Little Sea lake in Studland, part of the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. The minimum value of the contract is £15,000, with a total value of £30,000. The procurement method is direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is scheduled from 24th April 2023 to 31st December 2023 in BH19 3AQ, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in works related to environmental conservation and aquatic ecosystem management to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be suited to this tender, given its value and scope. Businesses with expertise in biosecurity measures, aquatic ecology, and carp removal methods are encouraged to apply. The National Trust's focus on ecological preservation and the project's environmental significance make it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to conservation efforts while growing their operations.

## Notice

The contract is to remove and appropriately dispose of as many common carp and mirror carp as possible during 2023 from the ecologicially sensitive and highly designated Little Sea lake within the Studland Dune system, part of Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. Carp were illegally introduced to the lake around 15 years ago, prompting serious ecological degradation of a sensitive aquatic ecosystem. Work to remove the carp commenced in 2014 and is ongoing. Various methods have been trialled, with trammel netting found to be the most effective. All work requires strict biosecurity measures to be adopted, and close liaison with National Trust ecologists and site managers. Funding has been secured through the Dynamic Dunescapes-DuneLIFE project for further carp removal in 2023. Full details of the background to the project and the work required are in the attached Request for Proposal; costed proposals should be sent to kurt.sparkes@nationaltrust.org.uk by 14th April 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ef0830-6eda-4afa-9ebd-ef74262b36b0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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

- 28 Mar 2023 at 13:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ef0830-6eda-4afa-9ebd-ef74262b36b0
- 28 Mar 2023 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ef0830-6eda-4afa-9ebd-ef74262b36b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21ef0830-6eda-4afa-9ebd-ef74262b36b0
  28th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5973f7ec-6ef6-4078-b2b3-da107af62a05
  Request for Proposal describing project background, required outcomes and suggested methodology for removing carp from Little Sea lake. Scoring matrix included. Standard contract template included as annex.

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