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title: "North Thames Estuary & Marshes Terrestrial Invertebrate Survey 2024"
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# North Thames Estuary & Marshes Terrestrial Invertebrate Survey 2024

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-538d1e5b-e115-4345-9fc5-61f3ec807ece

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded the contract for the North Thames Estuary & Marshes Terrestrial Invertebrate Survey 2024 to Mellings as the successful supplier. The procurement process was completed on 15th February 2024, with a contract value of £30,858. The tender had a total value of £49,999 and was classified under Nature reserve and Wildlife preservation services. The contracting authority is Natural England, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 20th December 2024, providing services in the East of England region.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry to engage with Natural England and expand their business. Businesses involved in nature reserve services or wildlife preservation services would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The contract period offers a significant timeframe for the successful supplier to deliver the required services and contribute to environmental conservation efforts in the North Thames Estuary & Marshes area.

## Notice

A terrestrial invertebrate survey of the North Thames Estuary & Marshes area is needed between May-September 2024. Further details are provided in the Request for Quote pack. 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 jonathan.bustard@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 14/02/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to jonathan.bustard@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/ea1c7b99-bb77-4529-84e9-accd3abc2198 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,217 |
| 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 | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BAKER CONSULTANTS; COLIN PLANT ASSOCIATES (UK; CONOPS ENTOMOLOGY; MELLINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92533000 - Nature reserve services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea1c7b99-bb77-4529-84e9-accd3abc2198

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea1c7b99-bb77-4529-84e9-accd3abc2198
  8th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3378741f-b653-436a-b463-fbc8de48374a
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08469aca-d60a-4948-8479-734a3d46d109
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b78001b6-06fb-447b-8a72-57239fda1e55
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/82769662-8fa3-46eb-8485-d0e6ea121c81
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ebd2f5c5-9df5-48ec-a0c9-eaf84687c5a0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a7b8b1dc-6dd3-4b9e-8524-db3ad99aeb06
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9a29c67c-a77e-418f-a119-a10cdc29aa00

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