--- title: "UXO Studies for England Ecosystem Survey Monads" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80b2cdc6-8d23-4f3a-81a9-dcb960e245a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80b2cdc6-8d23-4f3a-81a9-dcb960e245a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80b2cdc6-8d23-4f3a-81a9-dcb960e245a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80b2cdc6-8d23-4f3a-81a9-dcb960e245a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-12-11" --- # UXO Studies for England Ecosystem Survey Monads Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80b2cdc6-8d23-4f3a-81a9-dcb960e245a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80b2cdc6-8d23-4f3a-81a9-dcb960e245a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80b2cdc6-8d23-4f3a-81a9-dcb960e245a1.json) ## Summary Natural England has awarded a contract to ARTIOS GLOBAL LIMITED for conducting UXO (unexploded ordnance) studies and risk assessments for England Ecosystem Survey monads. This procurement falls under the environmental safety services industry category and is valued at £30,000 GBP. The tender process was managed through an open procedure (below threshold), and the procurement stage has reached the award phase. Key dates include the commencement of the contract on 23rd September 2024 and its conclusion on 23rd December 2024. The award notice was published on 11th December 2024, with notable updates to the RFQ regarding additional study requirements and extended deadlines for quotation submissions and delivery dates. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental safety services and UXO risk assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this process, given the focus on detailed desk studies and risk assessments across 33 survey monads. The project requires robust project management systems, quality control, and the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive UXO hazard assessments and mitigation plans for soil surveys will find this contract a valuable opportunity to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio with a notable government entity like Natural England. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE: The closing date for this notice has been extended to 11/09/2024 at 5pm. 21/08 - The request for quotation has been updated with the following * The requirement has increased from 15 detailed desk studies to 33 detailed desk studies. * The deadline for receipt of quotation has been extended to 29th August 2024. * The required delivery dates in the milestone table have been extended to accommodate the additional requirement. 16/08 - The request for quotation has been updated with the following: * Suppliers are no longer expected to provide an example pre-desk study as part of evaluation criteria for "effective communication to inform decision making" * The evaluation question for project management now reads: "What systems and procedures do you have in place that would apply to the management of this Contract? Please provide details including a clear quality control and quality assurance plan. Identify potential problems/risks and explain how these will be managed." * Figure 1 has been added to the RFQ document. The contractor shall carry out 15 detailed UXO desk studies and risk assessments for England Ecosystem Survey monads (a 1km2 square). The detailed studies shall: -Assess and, if applicable, report, the UXO hazard level on site; -Detail key findings of military activities within or affecting the site; -Assess the UXO hazard level on site; -Include the UXO hazard zone plan and; -Assess risk and provide a risk mitigation plan for soil surveys. 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 ees.soil@naturalengland.org.uk by 11/09/2024 at 17:00. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ees.soil@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/a1f6cbb2-ac62-484b-931a-a89f7064dbf7 | | 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 | 11 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 16 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £24,750 | | 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 | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 7PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARTIOS GLOBAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90721000 - Environmental safety services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2024 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f6cbb2-ac62-484b-931a-a89f7064dbf7 - 9 Sep 2024 at 07:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f313c5d5-77f7-429d-b2c2-d00995ec73bd - 30 Aug 2024 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f313c5d5-77f7-429d-b2c2-d00995ec73bd - 22 Aug 2024 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f313c5d5-77f7-429d-b2c2-d00995ec73bd - 19 Aug 2024 at 07:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f313c5d5-77f7-429d-b2c2-d00995ec73bd - 1 Aug 2024 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f313c5d5-77f7-429d-b2c2-d00995ec73bd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f6cbb2-ac62-484b-931a-a89f7064dbf7 11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f313c5d5-77f7-429d-b2c2-d00995ec73bd 9th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/735e09b0-f4d3-48ae-bcf4-c682d99ba9c2 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f98cf7e8-e929-496f-9bf6-dcf1d0c85bfe - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2340d906-c1d3-4872-961d-358d9b99e416 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca8f2e2b-0f35-4b79-92b8-47cfb1250eec RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d1ba56f-5365-45bb-b881-8e0fa4b6ab97 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8012485-c30e-4362-add7-5323f563e887 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50e127bb-19f4-4dc1-b601-9a4e39776b97 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d25b5f57-e84d-4c16-8585-038f959f760d RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e60e67f-7a6b-4f94-918b-76fb7b0ff9b6 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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