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title: "Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Bechstein's, Grey Long Eared and Barbastelle bat colonies around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI"
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# Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Bechstein's, Grey Long Eared and Barbastelle bat colonies around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6362d1ce-2923-4750-b91d-9161f48149c0

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Protected Species Monitoring and Survey contract is managed by Natural England. The contract involves conducting a survey of Bechstein's, Grey Long Eared, and Barbastelle bat colonies around Creech Grange in Dorset to inform SSSI designation. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage. The deadline for quotations submission is 19th May 2023. The contract period is scheduled to run from 5th June 2023 to 22nd December 2023. The industry category for this contract is Research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender for the Protected Species Monitoring and Survey contract offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in environmental services or surveying services would find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

A survey of Bechstein's, Grey Long Eared and Barbastelle bat colonies is required to inform revision of the designation and needs to address three key objectives: - To identify whether there are maternity roosts for Barbastelle, Grey Long Eared and Bechstein's bat in the vicinity of Creech Grange - If maternity roosts are found, to undertake roost counts to establish the size of the colony(ies) and identify the key roosts, feeding areas and commuting routes used over the summer active period. - To synthesise the evidence to inform the designation as appropriate. It is appreciated that surveys will need to be flexible depending on the results found. The quote should include costings as per the Request for Quotation document, section 3. 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 melanie.heath@naturalengland.org.uk and sue.moore@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 19/05/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to melanie.heath@naturalengland.org.uk or sue.moore@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/2a46bc1d-f72e-44db-aeb7-cde73d951dad |
| 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 | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,020 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AEWC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a46bc1d-f72e-44db-aeb7-cde73d951dad
- 17 May 2023 at 06:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf533f1-6764-47c1-83db-2aa151f550b3
- 5 May 2023 at 14:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf533f1-6764-47c1-83db-2aa151f550b3
- 5 May 2023 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf533f1-6764-47c1-83db-2aa151f550b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a46bc1d-f72e-44db-aeb7-cde73d951dad
  29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faf533f1-6764-47c1-83db-2aa151f550b3
  17th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6572587-7a9d-414d-93ed-584235f67656
  T&C Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bba3a2c7-75db-4893-a319-f05f0bae12be
  Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c84c037-3f8f-4d13-abff-8ed2866107be
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b170db2-6ae5-4ae4-abbc-e8fd319000a2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ffec3f14-21a8-4dae-aee6-81abe022531d

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england

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