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title: "Habitat Surveys and Assessment of Local Nature Conservation Sites in Sandwell - AWARD"
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# Habitat Surveys and Assessment of Local Nature Conservation Sites in Sandwell - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73602f11-3031-4916-9d5a-df03d31f5d64

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking ecological consultants to conduct habitat surveys and assessments of local nature conservation sites in Sandwell. This procurement process is categorized under nature reserve services, with a contract value of £50,000 and a minimum value of £40,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tendering process initiated on 6th April 2022 and running until the contract end date of 28th October 2022. The deadline for submitting proposals was 25th March 2022, at 15:00 hours. Consultants interested in this opportunity must be familiar with the Black Country region's ecology and are invited to submit their fee proposals through the In-tend e-Tendering System.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for ecological consultants and environmental service providers aiming to expand their business in conservation and ecological assessment. Companies specialising in nature surveys, environmental evaluations, and biodiversity conservation are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability, businesses capable of delivering thorough ecological assessments will have a competitive advantage, potentially leading to further contract opportunities within the region's growth network for nature conservation.

## Notice

Title: Habitat Surveys and Assessment of Local Nature Conservation Sites in Sandwell Reference: SMBC 21197 A Sandwell MBC has secured funding for habitat survey work and it is the intention to commission this work from ecological consultants who are familiar with the sub-region or who have undertaken work in areas similar to Sandwell / the Black Country. Consultants are invited to submit a fee proposal for the work, which will consist of one work package addressing a series of sites in a single contract. The aims of the survey work are as follows: o to establish baseline data for Local Sites within the proposed growth network. Sites outside these areas which are likely to be impacted by the growth network have also been selected; 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 Black Country sub-region and to update the ecological records held by the four authorities. The survey work will target candidate sites; a schedule of sites is appended to this brief at Appendix 1. The standard of assessment must be sufficient to fulfil the stated aims of the survey work set out above. It must be rigorously carried out to justify formal designation of sites and robust enough to be defensible during planning appeals. It is therefore important that the sites are assessed in the context of the Birmingham and Black Country landscape using accepted methodologies. Further guidance and information are provided in Appendix 4. 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 require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 25 March 2022 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665e2010-588b-4e8f-a024-98ef86b1d8c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2022 - 28 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,987 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE WILDLIFE TRUST FOR BIRMINGHAM AND THE BLACK COUNTRY |

## 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

- 7 Apr 2022 at 09:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665e2010-588b-4e8f-a024-98ef86b1d8c6
- 7 Apr 2022 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665e2010-588b-4e8f-a024-98ef86b1d8c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665e2010-588b-4e8f-a024-98ef86b1d8c6
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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