--- title: "Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Greater Horseshoe bat colony around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI designation." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45873e71-b417-4f38-892a-8cd45e40d93b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45873e71-b417-4f38-892a-8cd45e40d93b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45873e71-b417-4f38-892a-8cd45e40d93b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45873e71-b417-4f38-892a-8cd45e40d93b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-05-17" --- # Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Greater Horseshoe bat colony around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI designation. Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45873e71-b417-4f38-892a-8cd45e40d93b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45873e71-b417-4f38-892a-8cd45e40d93b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45873e71-b417-4f38-892a-8cd45e40d93b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Natural England for the project "Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Greater Horseshoe bat colony around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI designation" in the research and development services category. The tender aims to undertake a survey of Greater Horseshoe bats to inform the SSSI designation revision at Creech Grange. The procurement method is an open procedure with the deadline for submissions on 19/05/2023. The contract period is scheduled from 05/06/2023 to 22/12/2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in research and development services to compete for a contract with Natural England. SMEs are encouraged to participate. Businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly relevant. The project's focus on biodiversity conservation provides avenues for environmentally conscious businesses to contribute and expand their client portfolio. ## Notice A survey of Greater Horseshoe bats is required to inform revision of the Creech Grange SSSI designation and needs to address four key objectives: - To identify whether there are maternity roosts for Greater Horseshoe bats in the vicinity of Creech Grange - To investigate previously identified roosts where the roost status is unclear. - If maternity roosts are found, to undertake roost counts to establish the size of the colony(ies) and identify the key roosts, feeding areas and commuting routes used over the summer active period. - To synthesise the evidence to inform the designation as appropriate. It is appreciated that surveys will need to be flexible depending on the results found. The quote should include costings as per the Request for Quotation document, section 3. 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 melanie.heath@naturalengland.org.uk and sue.moore@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 19/05/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to melanie.heath@naturalengland.org.uk or sue.moore@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/e8f49750-8b44-4717-8b25-2efa75f70275 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 17 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jun 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 17 May 2023 at 06:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f49750-8b44-4717-8b25-2efa75f70275 - 5 May 2023 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f49750-8b44-4717-8b25-2efa75f70275 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f49750-8b44-4717-8b25-2efa75f70275 17th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7aaaaef-af87-4333-a07a-2a0151d468ed Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9dd59e4d-be94-42f5-a2d3-0629da6863db T&C Document Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aff998a8-b739-43f2-82cb-fa5b1bf697b1 RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/953c9aaa-1f56-4c48-adad-a09bfed9546c ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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