--- title: "Long Term Monitoring Network project - vegetation survey at Downton Gorge NNR" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46188afa-24a4-4c46-8d3e-9e6fcdef2ea7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46188afa-24a4-4c46-8d3e-9e6fcdef2ea7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46188afa-24a4-4c46-8d3e-9e6fcdef2ea7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46188afa-24a4-4c46-8d3e-9e6fcdef2ea7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-02-26" --- # Long Term Monitoring Network project - vegetation survey at Downton Gorge NNR Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46188afa-24a4-4c46-8d3e-9e6fcdef2ea7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46188afa-24a4-4c46-8d3e-9e6fcdef2ea7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46188afa-24a4-4c46-8d3e-9e6fcdef2ea7.json) ## Summary Natural England is inviting quotations for the Long Term Monitoring Network project - vegetation survey at Downton Gorge NNR. The project involves recording plant species presence and cover in 50 permanent monitoring plots, with a deadline of 20/03/2024 for submission. The contract period is from 15/04/2024 to 15/11/2024, and the total contract value is £15,000. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the project falls under the services category. This tender by Natural England offers business growth opportunities for companies providing research consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The project's focus on vegetation surveying at a specific site requires expertise in environmental research and data analysis. Businesses with experience in ecological monitoring and reporting are well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the Long Term Monitoring Network project. ## Notice For Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project, at Downton Gorge NNR. A vegetation survey comprising recording of plant species presence and cover, and other attributes, in 50 no. 2m2 permanent monitoring plots across the site, and additional recording for the woodland plots. Preparation work includes relocating the permanent plot markers - feno markers - and re-recording the exact location using high-accuracy gps. The collected data is provided on an Excel template and quality assured, with a short summary report. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Project Specification attached. Your response must be sent to Sarah.Grinsted@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 20/03/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Sarah.Grinsted@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/570a9a9a-d447-47eb-aa3f-c2fddf04cfc1 | | 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 | 26 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2024 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570a9a9a-d447-47eb-aa3f-c2fddf04cfc1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570a9a9a-d447-47eb-aa3f-c2fddf04cfc1 26th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3972712-2586-405a-aec4-9232b33886e9 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee1c90bb-9505-4cd2-afbb-dbca12c1e999 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b932f505-92c6-4dec-bc9a-8f46d246e121 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/175ad270-8b88-4000-a50a-59ff14a8edc4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce5a7d26-13ac-45d0-ba1a-90aa466dccf5 ## Notice URLs - http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/4654364897050624 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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