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title: "Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Ultrasonic Recorders (Lithium-ion Battery) and accessories"
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# Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Ultrasonic Recorders (Lithium-ion Battery) and accessories

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79e0764e-d16b-4c00-b499-e28d65fff7bb

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## Summary

Natural England has just completed the procurement process for the provision of 25 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Ultrasonic Recorders (Lithium-ion Battery) and accessories. The project, classified under the electrical equipment and apparatus industry category (CPV: 31600000), covers delivery throughout the United Kingdom. The procurement commenced with a tender published on 22 August 2024, and quotations were due by 12 September 2024. The contract period started on 24 September 2024 and will conclude by 6 December 2024, marking the latest delivery date for the required goods.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in electrical equipment manufacturing and supply, as it was open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The open procurement method and below-threshold procedure make it accessible for smaller businesses and start-ups. Companies with a focus on wildlife and environmental monitoring equipment would find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. The awarded supplier, NHBS LTD., is a small enterprise based in Totnes, Devon, demonstrating that SME companies are well positioned to compete in similar tenders from Natural England.

## Notice

The provision of 25 Song Meter Mini Bat 2 Ultrasonic Recorders (Lithium-ion Battery) and accessories. PLEASE NOTE: The contract end date of 06/12/2024 indicates the last day that the goods can be delivered. Ideally delivery would occur well before this date. 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 Rory O'Connor [rory.o'connor@naturalengland.org.uk] by 17:00 on 12/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to rory.o'connor@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/9c844408-19c7-46aa-892d-39397c50c44b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 4 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,129 |
| 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 | WALLINGFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c844408-19c7-46aa-892d-39397c50c44b
- 23 Aug 2024 at 07:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9d6176-4a98-473f-862f-c3583c7baf9e
- 22 Aug 2024 at 07:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9d6176-4a98-473f-862f-c3583c7baf9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c844408-19c7-46aa-892d-39397c50c44b
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9d6176-4a98-473f-862f-c3583c7baf9e
  23rd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a97c35a-ddbe-45a5-b226-8a7f520db8c8
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1973e0d8-ee5f-4bf7-accc-4e668360f820
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1e6291f-554f-4c30-a7e6-2cdfd28e9ac4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c59ceb8a-1a11-4c05-abc7-952f93cf1a60

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