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title: "Invertebrate assemblage survey of three SSSI's in the West Midlands (Contract 10)"
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# Invertebrate assemblage survey of three SSSI's in the West Midlands (Contract 10)

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-231da181-cce5-448c-a6a4-7f3446973caf

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for an Invertebrate assemblage survey of three SSSI's in the West Midlands. The tender process was initiated on 24th February 2023, and the award was granted on 17th March 2023. The contract value is £6,987.5 GBP, with a contract period running from 27th March 2023 to 24th November 2023. This procurement falls under the CPV category for Research services and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender opportunity for the Invertebrate assemblage survey project in the West Midlands presents a chance for businesses specializing in research services to grow their operations. Companies based in the North West and West Midlands regions would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Interested parties must submit their quotations by the deadline on 10th March 2023 to be considered for the contract. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), providing a fair chance for SMEs to participate in the competitive process.

## Notice

Invertebrate assemblage survey of Copmill Hill SSSI, Highgate Common SSSI and Stockton Railway Cutting and Quarry SSSI 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 protectedsites.contracts@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:00 on 10/03/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to protectedsites.contracts@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/4ca487bd-0d86-46e9-a8db-502ab5abeb33 |
| 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 | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2023 - 24 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,987 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIERAN ANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca487bd-0d86-46e9-a8db-502ab5abeb33
- 7 Mar 2023 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0da8b9b-5bb5-4ed0-b407-3ae9d36d900d
- 24 Feb 2023 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0da8b9b-5bb5-4ed0-b407-3ae9d36d900d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca487bd-0d86-46e9-a8db-502ab5abeb33
  2nd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0da8b9b-5bb5-4ed0-b407-3ae9d36d900d
  7th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e37724cc-8f39-49fe-8e7a-c064db91ee29
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7543a9a4-eca6-43fd-be83-62708f0e6a07
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/050f23f6-e5d0-43f1-9ec4-43683c70c541

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