---
title: "WAV VK Mare Hill NVC and botanical survey - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36063185-d2be-45df-a3be-2e93c67c098b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36063185-d2be-45df-a3be-2e93c67c098b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36063185-d2be-45df-a3be-2e93c67c098b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36063185-d2be-45df-a3be-2e93c67c098b.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-05"
---

# WAV VK Mare Hill NVC and botanical survey - AWARD

Buyer: WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36063185-d2be-45df-a3be-2e93c67c098b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36063185-d2be-45df-a3be-2e93c67c098b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36063185-d2be-45df-a3be-2e93c67c098b.json)

## Summary

Waverley Borough Council has concluded the tender process for the "WAV VK Mare Hill NVC and botanical survey." This procurement, classified under the industry category of research consultancy services (CPV 73210000), involves a comprehensive National Vegetation Classification and botanical survey of Mare Hill Common, set to take place in the spring and summer of 2025. The project aims to deliver a detailed report with GIS mapping of NVC communities and notable species, both native and non-native. This open procedure procurement, which concluded on 29 January 2025, will commence on 1 March 2025, and is scheduled to end on 30 January 2026. The contract was awarded on 5 February 2025 to Giles Groome, Consultant Ecologist, for a total value of £2850.

This contract represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancies specialising in ecological surveys and research consultancy services. Experienced ecological consultants can leverage such projects to enhance their portfolios and establish stronger relationships with local authorities. This tender is most suitable for businesses that have experience working in natural habitat surveys and can deliver detailed analytical reports combined with GIS mapping. Though the procurement process is completed, similar future opportunities from Waverley Borough Council and other public entities can remain within reach for well-prepared consultancies.

## Notice

The Council is inviting tenders for a National Vegetation Classification (NVC) and botanical survey of the entirety of Mare Hill Common during the spring and summer of 2025, with the findings presented in a detailed report, and associated GIS mapping of NVC communities, notable species, and non-native invasive species.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c05bee-14f1-407a-b021-32f549044219 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,850 |
| 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 | WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SURREY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU7 1HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Waverley |
| Electoral ward | Godalming Central & Ockford |
| Westminster constituency | Godalming and Ash |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GILES GROOME, CONSULTANT ECOLOGIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c05bee-14f1-407a-b021-32f549044219

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c05bee-14f1-407a-b021-32f549044219
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.waverley.gov.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36063185-d2be-45df-a3be-2e93c67c098b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36063185-d2be-45df-a3be-2e93c67c098b.json.