--- title: "Survey of invertebrate assemblages of saltmarsh within Humber Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4147b3fb-3c43-4241-8a10-42405a6e47fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4147b3fb-3c43-4241-8a10-42405a6e47fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4147b3fb-3c43-4241-8a10-42405a6e47fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4147b3fb-3c43-4241-8a10-42405a6e47fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-06-03" --- # Survey of invertebrate assemblages of saltmarsh within Humber Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4147b3fb-3c43-4241-8a10-42405a6e47fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4147b3fb-3c43-4241-8a10-42405a6e47fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4147b3fb-3c43-4241-8a10-42405a6e47fd.json) ## Summary The contract involves Natural England inviting tenders for a project titled "Survey of invertebrate assemblages of saltmarsh within Humber Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest" in the Environmental services category. The project entails conducting surveys at various sites within the Humber Estuary to assess invertebrate populations associated with saltmarsh habitats. The contract, with a value of £30,000, has a tender deadline of 22nd March 2024. The contract is set to start in April 2024, with the final report submission due by 15th March 2025. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the environmental services sector, to participate in a significant project aimed at biodiversity conservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties should consider how their expertise in environmental monitoring and habitat management can contribute to the successful completion of this survey, aligning with the objectives outlined by Natural England. ## Notice Surveys of invertebrates associated with saltmarsh within the Humber Estuary, using Common Standards Monitoring sampling protocols. The survey sites are Welwick saltmarsh (East Yorkshire), Tetney Marshes (Lincolnshire), Grainthorpe Haven (Lincolnshire), Saltfleet (Lincolnshire), with 4 sample locations at each site. 4 visits will be made between early May and end of September 2024, spread throughout the field season, with at least 4 weeks between visits. Assess the current state of the invertebrate assemblages associated with saltmarsh and associated habitats, using a combination of free-ranging searches and standardised survey methods. This includes pond netting, ground searching, spot sweeping, sweep netting. The main groups are Coleoptera and Diptera. To characterise the invertebrate assemblages and assess their quality and condition, using Pantheon, a database tool developed by Natural England and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. To record brief habitat data to aid understanding of the habitat requirements of the assemblages. To provide habitat management recommendations for the invertebrate assemblages. There may be sensitive areas for breeding birds, including Schedule 1 species. This is difficult terrain and health and safety is key within tidal areas. The timing of visits will be constrained by tide times. Contract to start April 2024, with final report to be submitted by 15 March 2025. 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 morwenna.christian@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 22 March 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to morwenna.christian@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/f27dce33-9310-4a81-bfdc-a4111abb70b0 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 15 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £11,489 | | 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 | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 7PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ANDY GODFREY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2024 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27dce33-9310-4a81-bfdc-a4111abb70b0 - 18 Mar 2024 at 10:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d3ff0d-86a8-45aa-87f3-3c520eb27481 - 11 Mar 2024 at 11:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d3ff0d-86a8-45aa-87f3-3c520eb27481 - 29 Feb 2024 at 09:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d3ff0d-86a8-45aa-87f3-3c520eb27481 - 28 Feb 2024 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d3ff0d-86a8-45aa-87f3-3c520eb27481 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27dce33-9310-4a81-bfdc-a4111abb70b0 3rd June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d3ff0d-86a8-45aa-87f3-3c520eb27481 18th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9de99af1-31f4-46b3-adae-21cf507ff4ff RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48196b80-a24b-4f20-8a53-2c13e12986ad - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b866fa0-a1f2-4f24-a51a-541ffba09845 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bc95383-255a-484f-b3a2-4d3a587a0c7d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11a382ce-d9f2-4747-b4c5-ba8052bccf30 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/75776e29-0d00-4685-bf51-a57303de2b36 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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