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title: "MFF27: External assistance for monitoring species-dominated sites"
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buyer: "PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
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# MFF27: External assistance for monitoring species-dominated sites

Buyer: PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47a2876d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Peak District National Park Authority seeking external assistance for monitoring species-dominated sites under the title "MFF27: External assistance for monitoring species-dominated sites". This initiative falls within the services category, specifically focusing on the design and execution of research and development. The contract is located in multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and East Midlands. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, with the tender period having recently concluded on 26th October 2016, and the contract period commencing on 31st October 2016 and ending on 31st December 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological research, conservation, and environmental monitoring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly suitable, as the procurement authority is open to engaging with a diverse range of suppliers. With a budget of £48,000, companies that have expertise in conservation actions, field experimentation, and data analysis are encouraged to explore collaboration possibilities, potentially contributing to scientific advancements in ecosystem services.

## Notice

* A design for 'long-term' field laboratories to investigate the effects of conservation actions on hydrology and key ecosystem services (biodiversity, water flow, water quality (esp. fluvial carbon), water tables, loss of eroded peat particles and peat accumulation behind gully blocks). * A design for intensive field trials to provide an early indication of the results of the longer-term trials. * Identifying and installing equipment to be used for monitoring hydrology and key ecosystem services within the long-term field laboratories and short-term intensive field trials. * A design for monitoring plans/schedules for MFFP staff to collect data from field equipment. * A design (and production) of robust protocols to cover data collection/storage/initial processing within MFFP. * Collation and analysis of data to provide structured scientific reports on the effects of conservation actions on hydrology and key ecosystem services, both from long-term and short-term trials. * Communication of progress internally to MFFP using: (i) quarterly updates; (ii) structured annual reports * Investigate relationships between vegetation survey data and remotely-sensed vegetation survey data . * Production of Final report. Additional information: Further information on the tender is available on the website at http://www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/tenders entitled 'Further Information, errata, clarifications'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378636e7-4f9e-4b36-b732-46163dcb2969 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,463 |
| 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 | PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EDALE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S33 7ZA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | High Peak |
| Electoral ward | Hope Valley |
| Westminster constituency | High Peak |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2017 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378636e7-4f9e-4b36-b732-46163dcb2969
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53632f50-b119-465c-b4d3-be17aa86807f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/378636e7-4f9e-4b36-b732-46163dcb2969
  12th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53632f50-b119-465c-b4d3-be17aa86807f
  6th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/tenders
  MFF tenders

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