--- title: "Specialist Consultancy Services - Hoylake Beach Geomorphological and Ecology Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-630add3c-b098-4a01-8bf2-c55d57c09694" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-630add3c-b098-4a01-8bf2-c55d57c09694" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-630add3c-b098-4a01-8bf2-c55d57c09694.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-630add3c-b098-4a01-8bf2-c55d57c09694.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-20" --- # Specialist Consultancy Services - Hoylake Beach Geomorphological and Ecology Study Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-630add3c-b098-4a01-8bf2-c55d57c09694 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-630add3c-b098-4a01-8bf2-c55d57c09694) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-630add3c-b098-4a01-8bf2-c55d57c09694.json) ## Summary The Wirral Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Specialist Consultancy Services - Hoylake Beach Geomorphological and Ecology Study," aimed at addressing various management strategies for Hoylake beach. This procurement, which falls under the environmental services category (CPV code: 90700000), is active and will close for submissions on 11th May 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 24th May 2021 and continue until 19th November 2021, with a total budget of £30,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of competitors to participate in this valuable initiative located in the North West of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological assessments, geomorphological studies, and environmental consultancy services. Companies that possess expertise in conducting historical data reviews, ecological evaluations, or climate change scenario predictions would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this project seeks to harness diverse professional insights to inform the future management of Hoylake beach and potentially influence coastal conservation practices. ## Notice A wide range of views are present regarding the future management of Hoylake beach including continued removal of grasses at Hoylake beach, using the existing techniques or alternative methods. Other views however advocate for allowing natural succession and the management of natural features and habitats. The Council wishes to address all the conflicting views and reach a consensus on a way forward for managing the beach at Hoylake by producing a new Beach Management Plan (BMP) for the frontage. In order to support development of the BMP the Council is commissioning this Ecology and Geomorphology study to provide data and information to enable informed decisions to be made. The Study will: Provide an overview of the historical evolution of Hoylake frontage, reviewing all available data and identifying historical changes in beach evolution. Undertake a ecological assessment of the frontage including a National Vegetation Classification Survey of the inter tidal zone and collation of other relevant designated habitat data to provide sufficient data to support development of an HRA Screening report for on-going beach management, including relevant data on bird usage of the frontage Provide predictions of future change including assessment of a range of future climate change scenarios including predicted changes in areas of habitat; potential for development of other habitats; potential changes in bird feeding/roosting areas by utilising results from the Ecology Survey Provide information for each climate change scenario examined, to allow an assessment of the "Natural Capital Value" of the frontage and how this might be influenced by coastal change. Review present and future flood risk across the frontage under different potential management scenarios. Review of groundwater behaviour behind the sea wall and how potential future beach management actions could impact on behaviour. Provide advices and recommendations on potential future beach management actions/options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d0989d-6946-408d-954d-aeab0dfbb3ed | | 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 | 20 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 19 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRKENHEAD | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH41 5AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere | | Westminster constituency | Birkenhead | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2021 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d0989d-6946-408d-954d-aeab0dfbb3ed - 20 Apr 2021 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53a1af19-6036-416f-b86d-c636d9d3b115 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d0989d-6946-408d-954d-aeab0dfbb3ed 20th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53a1af19-6036-416f-b86d-c636d9d3b115 20th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wirral.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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