--- title: "Habitat Survey and Assessment - Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59c89aa0-91f6-4a53-b7b8-3e374bd9cce5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59c89aa0-91f6-4a53-b7b8-3e374bd9cce5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59c89aa0-91f6-4a53-b7b8-3e374bd9cce5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59c89aa0-91f6-4a53-b7b8-3e374bd9cce5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-03" --- # Habitat Survey and Assessment - Soft Market Testing Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59c89aa0-91f6-4a53-b7b8-3e374bd9cce5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-59c89aa0-91f6-4a53-b7b8-3e374bd9cce5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-59c89aa0-91f6-4a53-b7b8-3e374bd9cce5.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking proposals for a Habitat Survey and Assessment as part of a Soft Market Testing initiative, referenced as SMBC 21197. This procurement falls within the nature reserve services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process, initiated on 3rd December 2021, is following an open procedure and is scheduled to close on 17th December 2021 at 15:00 hrs. The resulting contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2022 and run until 30th June 2022. This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in ecological surveys, environmental consultancy, and habitat management. Companies capable of conducting thorough assessments and analyses of biodiversity in natural reserves would be well-suited to participate. As population growth in Sandwell increases pressure on land resources, there is an urgent demand for effective management and conservation of the borough’s natural landscapes, presenting a prime opportunity for growth in this sector. ## Notice Title: Habitat Survey and Assessment - Soft Market Testing Reference: SMBC 21197 Sandwell's nature conservation sites are made up of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation Sites (SINCs) and Sites of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINCs) They form an important part of the evidence base and are crucial for the biological and ecological network within Sandwell and beyond. They make up an important part of the Local Plan and can influence development and land use allocations. All sites to be surveyed and assessed are currently of SINC or SLINC status and it will need to be established whether each site maintains its current status and its size (identified by the site boundary) or whether they will need to change. It will need to be determined what the size of the site is, and whether it maintains the recognised boundary, or whether it has increased or decreased in size since the last survey. The status of the site will also need to be established; whether the status remains the same, or whether it is upgraded or downgraded. The 16 sites vary in size and range from 0.33ha to 15.26. There are 12 sites between 0.1ha and 6ha and 4 sites between 10ha and 16ha. The aims and specifications of the survey work are: o to establish baseline data for Local Sites within the Sandwell borough o to identify the presence of significant species and habitats to inform development proposals. o to evaluate the quality of the sites. o to identify appropriate management objectives to ensure the sites remain in optimal condition. o to add to the ecological knowledge of the sub-region and to update the ecological records held by the four authorities. o A brief comparison of each site against existing site data held by the commissioning authority and EcoRecord, o A review of site boundaries and proposals for omissions from or additions to the site. o Any proposed amendments to the current site description in light of the survey work with justification. With the population and development set to grow within Sandwell, there will be a growing pressure on land resources, making it even more important to protect areas of nature conservation, as they provide an extremely important resource within the borough. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you r... Additional information: Title: Habitat Survey and Assessment - Soft Market Testing Reference: SMBC 21197 A Sandwell's nature conservation sites are made up of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation Sites (SINCs) and Sites of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINCs) They form an important part of the evidence base and are crucial for the biological and ecological network within Sandwell and beyond. They make up an important part of the Local Plan and can influence development and land use allocations. All sites to be surveyed and assessed are currently of SINC or SLINC status and it will need to be established whether each site maintains its current status and its size (identified by the site boundary) or whether they will need to change. It will need to be determined what the size of the site is, and whether it maintains the recognised boundary, or whether it has increased or decreased in size since the last survey. The status of the site will also need to be established; whether the status remains the same, or whether it is upgraded or downgraded. The 16 sites vary in size and range from 0.33ha to 15.26. There are 12 sites between 0.1ha and 6ha and 4 sites between 10ha and 16ha. The aims and specifications of the survey work are: o to establish baseline data for Local Sites within the Sandwell borough o to identify the presence of significant species and habitats to inform development proposals. o to evaluate the quality of the sites. o to identify appropriate management objectives to ensure the sites remain in optimal condition. o to add to the ecological knowledge of the sub-region and to update the ecological records held by the four authorities. o A brief comparison of each site against existing site data held by the commissioning authority and EcoRecord, o A review of site boundaries and proposals for omissions from or additions to the site. o Any proposed amendments to the current site description in light of the survey work with justification. With the population and development set to grow within Sandwell, there will be a growing pressure on land resources, making it even more important to protect areas of nature conservation, as they provide an extremely important resource within the borough. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. 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Closing date: Friday 17th December 2021 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9355e479-3a16-4527-916c-0a6cb9262073 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 71355000 - Surveying services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79311100 - Survey design services - 79311200 - Survey conduction services - 79311300 - Survey analysis services - 92533000 - Nature reserve services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2021 at 13:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9355e479-3a16-4527-916c-0a6cb9262073 - 3 Dec 2021 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9355e479-3a16-4527-916c-0a6cb9262073 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9355e479-3a16-4527-916c-0a6cb9262073 3rd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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