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title: "Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation. Group 1 A11 corridor"
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# Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation. Group 1 A11 corridor

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56d7a8d4-bc72-42ea-8e23-48eee915f083

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the "Norfolk and Suffolk Wetland Investigation - Group 1 A11 corridor" to OHES Environmental Ltd. The contract involves research and development consultancy services for ecohydrological function and pressure assessments for SSSI wetland sites across Norfolk and Suffolk. The contract period runs from 14th October 2023 to 31st January 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The deadline for submitting quotations is 29th September 2023, and all responses should be sent to Nikolas Bertholdt at Natural England.

## Notice

Norfolk and Suffolk are among the most water stressed areas of the country and have a high proportion of the country's water dependent priority habitats such as Alkaline Fens. A consistent evidence-based approach to water resource and quality management at ecohydrological scales is required to protect and restore these habitats. This contract is one of a series to provide up to date ecohydrological function and pressure assessments for SSSI wetland sites across Norfolk and Suffolk. Desk based work should start as soon as possible, with field work anticipated predominantly in 2024. Final reports should be submitted by 31st January 2025. 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 nikolas.bertholdt@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on 29/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to nikolas.bertholdt@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/3afd55f7-4c29-4b00-9d0c-37086e1bbeb0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,235 |
| 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 | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR3 1UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OHES ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afd55f7-4c29-4b00-9d0c-37086e1bbeb0
- 26 Sep 2023 at 07:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988d49b1-28c0-49ac-9b54-37fa3bad078d
- 7 Sep 2023 at 07:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988d49b1-28c0-49ac-9b54-37fa3bad078d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afd55f7-4c29-4b00-9d0c-37086e1bbeb0
  29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988d49b1-28c0-49ac-9b54-37fa3bad078d
  26th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca7af191-7148-428c-a192-4de5209168be
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/527c7cc4-73f0-4b48-b0f0-a96c38d00884
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9683b5b2-e9f8-40cc-a6d7-29a91dd7fb25
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e16d5b21-0b1c-4674-b207-64243717ec04
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/bfe28cee-44cf-467e-b63e-a4cdb2d9358a

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