--- title: "FM21014 - Specialist Environmental Technical Support - Review of Consents for Special Protection Areas (SPAs) - Stage Two" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b20e9f9-11a8-4700-9143-c5bdbe0ac9cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b20e9f9-11a8-4700-9143-c5bdbe0ac9cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b20e9f9-11a8-4700-9143-c5bdbe0ac9cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b20e9f9-11a8-4700-9143-c5bdbe0ac9cf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-02-16" --- # FM21014 - Specialist Environmental Technical Support - Review of Consents for Special Protection Areas (SPAs) - Stage Two Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b20e9f9-11a8-4700-9143-c5bdbe0ac9cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b20e9f9-11a8-4700-9143-c5bdbe0ac9cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b20e9f9-11a8-4700-9143-c5bdbe0ac9cf.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "FM21014 - Specialist Environmental Technical Support - Review of Consents for Special Protection Areas (SPAs) - Stage Two" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS). This tender, classified under Environmental Services, is currently in the active stage and all bids must be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal by 11:00 am on 16th February 2021. The contract is valued at £75,000 and coverage is required within the United Kingdom, with an anticipated contract period from 3rd March 2021 to 30th June 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the environmental consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in sustainable energy projects or biodiversity assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to accommodate their capabilities. Businesses experienced in conducting Appropriate Assessments or involved in the offshore wind energy sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to crucial environmental impacts in relation to newly designated special protection areas for seabirds. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 16th February 2021 at 11:00am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) require Specialist Environmental Technical Support (Consultancy Services) for an 'Appropriate Assessment' to be undertaken of the potential for several large consented offshore windfarms and other Nationally Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects to effect newly designated nature conservation sites for seabirds (Special Protection Areas). Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login'. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 6VMQSE94N7. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services Ltd: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a628831c-8993-4e10-a4b3-021ec3c421d3 | | 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 | 16 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2021 at 08:19 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a628831c-8993-4e10-a4b3-021ec3c421d3 - 2 Feb 2021 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/952fcde2-a90f-4bf9-a7b5-f5e922ce13f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a628831c-8993-4e10-a4b3-021ec3c421d3 16th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/952fcde2-a90f-4bf9-a7b5-f5e922ce13f7 2nd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/905880b2-3877-4b24-8098-f67215598e31 FM21014 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e298ceb5-6643-4f0b-b9dd-d8ad7496fd01 FM21014 - Specialist Environmental Technical Support - ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b994a4c5-9a3c-4b73-b564-e35da8f482ea FM21014 - Specialist Environmental Technical Support - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19ef97ed-83a1-4242-a1f0-378b97a66a92 S1 - Services Purchasing Contract - Low Risk - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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