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title: "Specialist Ecological Surveys Framework - South England Forest District"
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# Specialist Ecological Surveys Framework - South England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-552aea99-961f-49de-a335-0f9bd5daddf3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Forestry England as the contracting authority, seeking to establish a Specialist Ecological Surveys Framework specifically for the South England Forest District. The tender, identified as BIP526151815, is categorised under survey services, with an estimated total value of £250,000. The current stage is active within the open procurement method, following an open procedure. The tender was published on 21st September 2020, and the submission deadline is set for 26th October 2020. The anticipated contract period is from 1st February 2021 to 31st January 2025, with the delivery address locations including various regions such as the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological services, particularly those capable of conducting various surveys like freshwater and terrestrial invertebrates, fish, bats, and botanical assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, allowing for diverse competition within the industry. Companies with expertise in environmental consultancy, ecological assessments, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby promoting business growth in a socially responsible manner.

## Notice

Forestry England have a requirement for an Ecological Surveys Framework in the South England Forest District. The likely Lots to be included under this framework include Freshwater Invertebrates, Terrestrial Invertebrates, Fish, Bats and Botanical surveys. The estimated date of publication for this tender requirement is late September 2020. If you are interested in receiving updates for this tender opportunity, please register your interest with emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4c9b5c-ed60-4799-a367-f5b822af1aa8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 05:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4c9b5c-ed60-4799-a367-f5b822af1aa8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb4c9b5c-ed60-4799-a367-f5b822af1aa8
  21st September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Survey-services./4KVNA6FH5Y
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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