--- title: "Cumbrian Meadow Assessments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bf4825d-8e3d-43a5-9135-97649746c298" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bf4825d-8e3d-43a5-9135-97649746c298" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bf4825d-8e3d-43a5-9135-97649746c298.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bf4825d-8e3d-43a5-9135-97649746c298.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-06-20" --- # Cumbrian Meadow Assessments Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bf4825d-8e3d-43a5-9135-97649746c298 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bf4825d-8e3d-43a5-9135-97649746c298) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bf4825d-8e3d-43a5-9135-97649746c298.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Cumbrian Meadow Assessments" tender is managed by Natural England. The tender involves conducting a botanical survey and condition assessment of meadows in Cumbria to support the extension of Higher Level Stewardship agreements. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £32,500 in GBP. The tender deadline for submitting bids is on 4th July 2023 at 17:00 GMT. The contract period is planned to run from 6th July 2023 to 1st September 2023. This opportunity falls under the environmental monitoring category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender from Natural England offers opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations to participate. Businesses specialised in environmental monitoring, particularly in botanical surveys and meadow assessments, are well-suited to compete. By participating in this open procedure, businesses can engage in a valuable project that contributes to enhancing the ecological landscape in Cumbria. The contracting authority, Natural England, is seeking competent suppliers to fulfil the requirements outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) for this important conservation project. ## Notice Botanical survey and condition assessment of meadows in Cumbria to inform the extension of Higher Level Stewardship agreements. 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 Lois.Browne@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 04/07/23. Please note that the work is split into 4 survey groups, you can quote for between 1 and 4 groups. The lowest value given is the estimated value for the smallest group and the highest value is for all 4 groups combined. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Lois.Browne@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 27/06/23. 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/5e769005-ed73-499e-aeb3-97f4b254d253 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jul 2023 - 1 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,500 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 7RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal South | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction ## Release History - 20 Jun 2023 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e769005-ed73-499e-aeb3-97f4b254d253 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e769005-ed73-499e-aeb3-97f4b254d253 20th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e356e0c-6aac-4787-801b-490f15b0ebc0 Request for Quotation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0bfdca0-376f-4255-a2b5-11fe04d4c615 FEP Handbook Extract - Lowland Meadows - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ae1f22e-978d-4ce9-84b8-882d48dbf33f FEP Handbook Extract - Upland Meadows - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/186def08-57e9-4be7-b9de-055daeb6a9c9 HLS Cumbria Meadows Assessment Survey Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7d93db0-1a2e-4e17-a19c-c3f49853a450 Soil Sampling Technical Information Note - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f82707be-0e58-460d-a739-590d8a0918fa Detailed Commercial Response Template ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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