--- title: "Habitat Surveys and Assessment of Local Nature Conservation Sites in Sandwell" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82b7c363-b285-41d3-87c7-0fe63da4049e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82b7c363-b285-41d3-87c7-0fe63da4049e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82b7c363-b285-41d3-87c7-0fe63da4049e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82b7c363-b285-41d3-87c7-0fe63da4049e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-07" --- # Habitat Surveys and Assessment of Local Nature Conservation Sites in Sandwell Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82b7c363-b285-41d3-87c7-0fe63da4049e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82b7c363-b285-41d3-87c7-0fe63da4049e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82b7c363-b285-41d3-87c7-0fe63da4049e.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, seeking proposals for "Habitat Surveys and Assessment of Local Nature Conservation Sites in Sandwell". This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting nature reserve services. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 25 March 2022 at 15:00 hrs. The contract will be delivered within the West Midlands region, with an estimated contract value ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, set to commence on 6 April 2022 and concluding by 28 October 2022. The open procurement method has been adopted for this contract. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological consultancy services, particularly those with experience in habitat surveys and local nature conservation. Firms with expertise in evaluating ecosystems, conducting environmental assessments, and providing research and analysis in such contexts will be well-suited to compete. Successful engagement in this project could lead to further contracts, given the ongoing need for ecological monitoring and management in the growing West Midlands area. ## 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 Additional information: 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 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f5f5e3-a28f-4188-85c8-34a1a98a4782 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Apr 2022 - 28 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 Mar 2022 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f5f5e3-a28f-4188-85c8-34a1a98a4782 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f5f5e3-a28f-4188-85c8-34a1a98a4782 7th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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