--- title: "Bat Surveys at West Dean, Singleton and Cocking Tunnels: Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e7fc78b-f23d-4351-a9df-41901da77900" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e7fc78b-f23d-4351-a9df-41901da77900" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e7fc78b-f23d-4351-a9df-41901da77900.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e7fc78b-f23d-4351-a9df-41901da77900.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2020-08-19" --- # Bat Surveys at West Dean, Singleton and Cocking Tunnels: Framework Agreement Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e7fc78b-f23d-4351-a9df-41901da77900 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e7fc78b-f23d-4351-a9df-41901da77900) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e7fc78b-f23d-4351-a9df-41901da77900.json) ## Summary The South Downs National Park Authority is seeking to establish a framework agreement for bat surveys at the West Dean, Singleton, and Cocking tunnels, in West Sussex, under the environmental issues consultancy services category. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 21st August 2020. The estimated contract value ranges from £60,000 to £120,000, commencing from 1st November 2020 and concluding on 31st October 2023. This open procurement process will allow various organisations to submit proposals for these ecological assessments, pivotal for the ongoing development of a cycleway along the disused railway line from Chichester to Midhurst. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in bat studies and ecological assessments. Companies that offer ecological surveys or wildlife monitoring services would be well-suited to bid for this contract, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio within public procurement. Participants can contribute to vital ecological research while also benefiting from a long-term contract that supports sustainable transportation initiatives in the South Downs region. ## Notice South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) intend to form a framework agreement with a company to carry out bat surveys for SDNPA at a number of tunnels along Centurion Way. Please note that the survey numbers particularly beyond year one are indicative at this time and the programme may be subject to alteration and work in years 2 and 3 may be dependent on the outcomes of surveys in year 1. Payment will only be made for the individual surveys ordered by SDNPA. Background The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has been developing a cycleway along the disused railway line from Chichester to Midhurst. Recently Phase II of these works received planning permission, but in addition, SDNPA Members have requested that officers continue to explore further the potential for use of the West Dean tunnel, and the two further north (Singleton and Cocking tunnels), for the extended route of the Centurion Way. This is to be achieved by gathering sufficient information to be able to consider investigating whether humans and bats can in practice share the use of these tunnels. The SDNPA is currently looking to obtain data on the bat species using the three disused railway tunnels at West Dean, Cocking and Singleton (please see maps provided with this Invitation to Tender). The last two of these tunnels are designated as an SAC. There have been regular winter counts for many years but there is little data available for the summer usage of the tunnels. Additional information: Please register or sign in to the South Downs National Park Authority's Procurement Portal using the below link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e2e4e6-5c5f-49fe-8725-5975dbaa86fa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU29 9DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Midhurst | | Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2020 at 15:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e2e4e6-5c5f-49fe-8725-5975dbaa86fa - 20 Jul 2020 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e2e4e6-5c5f-49fe-8725-5975dbaa86fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e2e4e6-5c5f-49fe-8725-5975dbaa86fa 19th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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