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title: "Wintering Hen Harrier Survey of the Humber Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA), Yorkshire/ Lincolnshire."
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# Wintering Hen Harrier Survey of the Humber Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA), Yorkshire/ Lincolnshire.

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b00f1f3-970a-4168-8f49-13d470cea8b1

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## Summary

The buying organisation Natural England has awarded a contract for the Wintering Hen Harrier Survey of the Humber Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA) in Yorkshire/Lincolnshire. The contract, valued at £20,831.75 GBP, was awarded to EMEC Ecology. The procurement stage was completed on 21st November 2022. The survey will be conducted in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom, with a contract period from 7th November 2022 to 31st March 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of environmental services.

This tender for the Wintering Hen Harrier Survey presents an opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector to engage with Natural England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable given the procurement method of an open procedure below threshold. The completion date for tender submissions was 4th November 2022, with a contract end date of 31st March 2023. Businesses interested in conducting environmental surveys and wildlife monitoring in the specified region are encouraged to explore this opportunity for potential business growth.

## Notice

Natural England would like a wintering hen harrier survey to be undertaken on the Humber Estuary during the wintering months (November 2022 - March 2023). It will follow the methodology outlined in Bird Monitoring Methods: A Manual of Techniques for Key UK Species (Gilbert et al. 1998) for winter Hen harrier surveys. Natural England have identified the following SSSI units on The Humber Estuary SSSI that will need to be surveyed 76-79; 81-83; 98-105; 150-162; 166-169. A final report in March 2023 will be produced on the findings of the survey results to Natural England. Further details on the methodology requirements are included within the RFQ. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and email your response to emily.paterson@naturalengland.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 12:00 on 4th November 2022 GMT. If you have any further questions please email emily.paterson@naturalengland.gov.uk all enquires by 17:00 the 28th October 2022 BST.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604dd9c8-5ba2-4ccf-a4d7-2fb0b8961261 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,831 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMEC ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604dd9c8-5ba2-4ccf-a4d7-2fb0b8961261
- 2 Nov 2022 at 13:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2122f4de-71bc-4f3d-b873-9679b75a9f26
- 21 Oct 2022 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2122f4de-71bc-4f3d-b873-9679b75a9f26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604dd9c8-5ba2-4ccf-a4d7-2fb0b8961261
  17th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2122f4de-71bc-4f3d-b873-9679b75a9f26
  2nd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d80899eb-980a-4483-a1c3-b86aca71f32a
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af27741f-e800-4d80-8137-716b366e347e
  Questions and Answers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/abaa1c0e-e116-4eeb-9324-9fb7f2fc449c
  Redacted contract document

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