--- title: "Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation. Group 3 Brecks South" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-494bcdd1-8512-460e-93a2-93fc5996e320" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-494bcdd1-8512-460e-93a2-93fc5996e320" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-494bcdd1-8512-460e-93a2-93fc5996e320.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-494bcdd1-8512-460e-93a2-93fc5996e320.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-09-26" --- # Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation. Group 3 Brecks South Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-494bcdd1-8512-460e-93a2-93fc5996e320 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-494bcdd1-8512-460e-93a2-93fc5996e320) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-494bcdd1-8512-460e-93a2-93fc5996e320.json) ## Summary The contracting process for the "Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation. Group 3 Brecks South" project is being conducted by Natural England, a Research and Development consultancy services specialist based in Norwich, United Kingdom. The procurement, identified under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for submitting a quotation to participate in this open procedure is 5pm on 29/09/2023. The contract period is set to start on 14th October 2023 and end on 31st January 2025, with services focused on delivering ecohydrological assessments for SSSI wetland sites in Norfolk and Suffolk. This tender by Natural England offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the East of England region. Businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, especially those with expertise in ecohydrological assessments and water resource management, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project requires a comprehensive analysis of water-dependent habitats and aims to implement evidence-based approaches to protect and restore priority habitats in water-stressed areas like Norfolk and Suffolk. Interested parties should prepare to take on desk-based work immediately, with fieldwork expected predominantly in 2024, culminating in final reports by 31st January 2025. ## Notice Norfolk and Suffolk are among the most water stressed areas of the country and have a high proportion of the country's water dependent priority habitats such as Alkaline Fens. A consistent evidence-based approach to water resource and quality management at ecohydrological scales is required to protect and restore these habitats. This contract is one of a series to provide up to date ecohydrological function and pressure assessments for SSSI wetland sites across Norfolk and Suffolk. Desk based work should start as soon as possible, with field work anticipated predominantly in 2024. Final reports should be submitted by 31st January 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 nikolas.bertholdt@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on 29/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to nikolas.bertholdt@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/69992bcc-32cb-49d4-bc43-8143f60c1201 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | 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 | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR3 1UB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2023 at 07:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69992bcc-32cb-49d4-bc43-8143f60c1201 - 7 Sep 2023 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69992bcc-32cb-49d4-bc43-8143f60c1201 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69992bcc-32cb-49d4-bc43-8143f60c1201 26th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e15a576-5baa-42f0-a4ea-bd9885a13175 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07cbeaed-6cc3-4100-91ac-952c1fc56d1e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dac9033-2181-4f9f-b89b-7801c5bf46f6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53b0d58c-7a62-4aab-9c9d-5c119c052b9d ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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