--- title: "GB-Lower Thames Crossing: Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-738b02c6-5b93-44ad-abce-09e80dc9aeab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-738b02c6-5b93-44ad-abce-09e80dc9aeab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-738b02c6-5b93-44ad-abce-09e80dc9aeab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-738b02c6-5b93-44ad-abce-09e80dc9aeab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2019-05-07" --- # GB-Lower Thames Crossing: Consultancy Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-738b02c6-5b93-44ad-abce-09e80dc9aeab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-738b02c6-5b93-44ad-abce-09e80dc9aeab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-738b02c6-5b93-44ad-abce-09e80dc9aeab.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "GB-Lower Thames Crossing: Consultancy" project, which focuses on environmental issues consultancy services. The tender response deadline is midday on Thursday, 30th May 2019, with a requirement for bidders to submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement by 5pm on Thursday, 16th May 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £100,000 with a minimum value of £50,000, is intended to commence on 1st July 2019 and will last for nine months. This procurement uses an open procedure method, allowing for broad participation from interested parties located in the UK and beyond. This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental consultancy to expand their business. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in the Lower Thames Crossing project, offering services that address environmental concerns associated with large infrastructure initiatives. The specific focus on SMEs indicates a supportive approach towards fostering local business growth, making it an attractive opportunity for companies in the environmental services sector looking to build their portfolio through government contracts. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 07 May 2019 for the following reason: The tender response deadline for this opportunity is midday Thursday 30th May 2019. Please note that bidders must send a signed Non Disclosure Agreement by no later than 5pm Thursday 16th May 2019 in order to gain access to the Invitation to Tender documentation. Any Non Disclosure Agreements sent after this time will be not be considered.We will be awarding a contract for environmental consultancy work as part of the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC). Our intention is to award this contract for a period of nine months commencing on 1st July 2019. All respondents are required to complete a Non Disclosure Agreement before access to the ITT documents will be granted. Signed Non Disclosure Agreements must be received by no later than 5pm Thursday 16th May 2019. To gain access to the Non Disclosure Agreement for signature and submission, please click the link in Section 12 below. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd98aca5-352a-415a-b5a0-e7fc4e5be507 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 2 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 7 May 2019 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd98aca5-352a-415a-b5a0-e7fc4e5be507 - 2 May 2019 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd98aca5-352a-415a-b5a0-e7fc4e5be507 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd98aca5-352a-415a-b5a0-e7fc4e5be507 7th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Lower-Thames-Crossing:-Consultancy/4XDP3PG3W2 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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