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title: "To establish baseline data on predator abundance and behaviour in and around a sample of wooded and non-wooded cloughs (valleys) within the South Pennine Moors Special Protection Area (SPA)"
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# To establish baseline data on predator abundance and behaviour in and around a sample of wooded and non-wooded cloughs (valleys) within the South Pennine Moors Special Protection Area (SPA)

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4991f83c-6bba-436e-b05f-3e9979b1ff5b

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by Natural England for the project titled "To establish baseline data on predator abundance and behaviour in and around a sample of wooded and non-wooded cloughs (valleys) within the South Pennine Moors Special Protection Area (SPA)". This falls under the industry category of environmental monitoring other than for construction. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period running from 19th January 2024 to 31st March 2024. The value of the contract is £35,000 GBP, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The key deadline for this contract was on 15th January 2024.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specialised in environmental monitoring, to contribute to mammalian predator abundance and behaviour research within the South Pennine Moors SPA. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. By providing baseline data using trail cameras, contractors can support vital research work in understanding predator dynamics in sensitive ecological areas, thus fostering environmental conservation and providing valuable insights for future conservation efforts.

## Notice

A quotation is sought to establish baseline data on mammalian predator abundance and behaviour within two locations in the South Pennines Moors SPA. This contract will set up a network of trail cameras in and around two wooded cloughs (valleys) and two non-wooded cloughs, with cameras extending onto the adjacent open moorland in both instances. The network of cameras is intended to capture data on mammalian predator data abundance and behaviour to inform further research work. 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 clare.pinches@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 15th January 2024 If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to clare.pinches@naturalengland.org.uk and kathryn.godfrey@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/5252f193-3560-4667-8979-c5d9b98e9ae8 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,802 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PBA APPLIED ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5252f193-3560-4667-8979-c5d9b98e9ae8
- 19 Dec 2023 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f3881a-daa6-493b-b571-d90aa5428b98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5252f193-3560-4667-8979-c5d9b98e9ae8
  4th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f3881a-daa6-493b-b571-d90aa5428b98
  19th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a283c94-1cca-44ab-9efd-e2393c01b54a
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0883f4a7-d241-451b-ab78-8f1bd21d3145
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48b5d0fe-3f50-407f-8790-139055f303fc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d8116771-ec77-492e-b1e3-8017a769b575

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