--- title: "Rapid Scoping review of the impacts of wildfire on natural and semi-natural habitats" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24c10a4e-470a-47b5-925e-9110440ff184" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24c10a4e-470a-47b5-925e-9110440ff184" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24c10a4e-470a-47b5-925e-9110440ff184.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24c10a4e-470a-47b5-925e-9110440ff184.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2022-10-14" --- # Rapid Scoping review of the impacts of wildfire on natural and semi-natural habitats Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24c10a4e-470a-47b5-925e-9110440ff184 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24c10a4e-470a-47b5-925e-9110440ff184) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24c10a4e-470a-47b5-925e-9110440ff184.json) ## Summary **Summary of Public Procurement Contracting Process** The public procurement process is initiated by Natural England for the tender titled "Rapid Scoping review of the impacts of wildfire on natural and semi-natural habitats" within the research services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions by 18:00 on 31 October 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1 December 2022 and end on 15 March 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below the specified threshold, with a contract value of £25,000 in GBP. **Business Growth Opportunities** This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the research services sector to engage with Natural England and contribute to the understanding of wildfire impacts on UK ecosystems. Companies with expertise in ecological research and environmental conservation would be well-suited to compete for this tender. By participating, businesses can showcase their capabilities in addressing the specific questions outlined in the tender, ultimately fostering growth and collaboration within the industry. ## Notice To develop an understanding of the impacts of wildfire upon terrestrial ecosystems, Natural England is commissioning a rapid scoping review of the evidence of the impacts of wildfire upon natural and semi-natural habitats (as defined in the Request for Quotation document) found in the UK. The specific questions that require addressing are: a) What is the effect of wildfire in the UK upon peatland and soil function (where function is the ability to act naturally in either a biological or hydrological capacity) of semi-natural habitats (as defined above)? b) What is the effect of wildfire in the UK upon the vegetation community composition and structure of semi-natural habitats (as defined above)? c) What is the effect of wildfire in the UK upon the carbon budget of semi-natural habitats (as defined above)? d) What is the effect of wildfire in the UK upon the hydrology and water quality of semi-natural habitats (as defined above)? e) What is the evidence that UK semi-natural habitats (as defined above) subjected to wildfire have recovered and over what timescale? f) What restoration interventions are needed to expedite restoration of UK semi-natural habitats (as defined above) following a wildfire event? Additional information: To apply, please respond to the request for quotation to Alistair Crowle, alistair.crowle@naturalengland.org.uk by no later than 18:00 on 31 October 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7333864a-fd2c-4d03-8c77-25d2cb5407c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 15 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,999 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE1 1NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2022 at 08:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7333864a-fd2c-4d03-8c77-25d2cb5407c9 - 10 Oct 2022 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7333864a-fd2c-4d03-8c77-25d2cb5407c9 - 10 Oct 2022 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7333864a-fd2c-4d03-8c77-25d2cb5407c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7333864a-fd2c-4d03-8c77-25d2cb5407c9 14th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d1748ab-b42a-4bee-91a2-9a0fedd52895 Request for Quotation Rapid Scoping review of the impacts of wildfire on natural and semi-natural habitats ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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