--- title: "North Thames Estuary & Marshes Breeding Bird Survey 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31d820e0-7b21-43dc-9968-abd3a84ceff1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31d820e0-7b21-43dc-9968-abd3a84ceff1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31d820e0-7b21-43dc-9968-abd3a84ceff1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31d820e0-7b21-43dc-9968-abd3a84ceff1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-15" --- # North Thames Estuary & Marshes Breeding Bird Survey 2024 Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31d820e0-7b21-43dc-9968-abd3a84ceff1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31d820e0-7b21-43dc-9968-abd3a84ceff1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31d820e0-7b21-43dc-9968-abd3a84ceff1.json) ## Summary The awarding organisation, Natural England, has completed the procurement process for the "North Thames Estuary & Marshes Breeding Bird Survey 2024". The contract, aimed at nature reserve services and wildlife preservation, focuses on a bird survey covering the North Thames Estuary & Marshes from February to July 2024. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender closing on 24 January 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £47,580, was awarded to BIRD BRAIN UK LIMITED on 31 January 2024. The survey work, to be delivered in the East of England, will begin on 15 February 2024 and end on 31 October 2024. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in wildlife and environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in nature reserve services and wildlife preservation can benefit greatly from such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and securing financial growth. Given the project's specific focus on a crucial ecological area, companies with a strong track record in breeding bird surveys and regional environmental assessments stand the best chance of success in similar future tenders initiated by public organisations like Natural England. ## Notice A breeding bird survey of the North Thames Estuary & Marshes area is needed between February-July 2024. Further details are provided in the Request for Quote pack. 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 jonathan.bustard@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 24/01/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to jonathan.bustard@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/9f009e8e-e3f4-4b59-8e7c-2312228304c9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £47,580 | | 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 | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BIRD BRAIN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92533000 - Nature reserve services - 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2024 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f009e8e-e3f4-4b59-8e7c-2312228304c9 - 19 Jan 2024 at 08:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c117683f-33c3-4d5c-98b0-6e7109a67854 - 15 Jan 2024 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c117683f-33c3-4d5c-98b0-6e7109a67854 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f009e8e-e3f4-4b59-8e7c-2312228304c9 15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c117683f-33c3-4d5c-98b0-6e7109a67854 19th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fd3862a-ae9d-4768-8840-52cd238ecb1c RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ba49cb4-e88d-49cd-bb0d-944a10a276b2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23b75f29-de23-4529-9267-9d48c3f04f19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b7d19c4-932a-46f9-a24a-f6a7e6a69351 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/799b7d46-b9e4-4419-bf60-c16c642a2e7f ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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