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title: "Developing the broad-scale mapping of Montane Habitats"
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# Developing the broad-scale mapping of Montane Habitats

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86bebd43-b1e4-4f17-9e24-bf81f48edf36

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## Summary

Natural England is seeking services for the project "Developing the broad-scale mapping of Montane Habitats". The project involves investigating spectral signatures and environmental conditions of montane habitats in England for classification purposes. The contract includes producing a technical report on montane habitats and data sources, along with workflow scripts. The tender deadline is 17th November 2022, and the contract period is from 5th December 2022 to 21st March 2023.

This opportunity with Natural England is suitable for businesses specialising in mapping software development and data analysis services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, providing a chance for qualified businesses to contribute to environmental mapping efforts across England.

## Notice

Expertise in remote sensing / earth observation essential. This project will investigate the spectral signatures and environmental conditions where montane habitats are found, aiming to develop a rule set for classifying these environments across England. This would look at both vegetated (alpine and subalpine heath, mountain willow scrub) and unvegetated (inland rock outcrop and scree, limestone pavement) montane habitats separately. The contractor is expected to produce a technical report reviewing montane habitats and available data sources for their extent and distribution across England, and workflow Scripts, annotated reproducible analytical pathways for conducting montane analysis and classification. Your response should be returned to the following email address by: Email: Anne.Stefaniak@naturalengland.org.uk Date: 17/11/2022 Time: 17:30 Ensure you state the reference number and 'Final Submission' in the subject field to make it clear that it is your response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9bae47-d40d-432c-bd59-eccd684cd6ca |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2022 - 21 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,450 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 4LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212326 - Mapping software development services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2022 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9bae47-d40d-432c-bd59-eccd684cd6ca
- 3 Nov 2022 at 16:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fee376a-4d60-4120-9df9-aa5f2493db9c
- 18 Oct 2022 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fee376a-4d60-4120-9df9-aa5f2493db9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9bae47-d40d-432c-bd59-eccd684cd6ca
  22nd December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fee376a-4d60-4120-9df9-aa5f2493db9c
  3rd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d59557e-4707-4bba-b3be-fc9766e53489
  Request for Quotation - Developing the broad-scale mapping of Montane Habitats
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08f133a1-3049-4278-8683-58508bc4159a
  Clarifications to bidders questions - Developing the broad-scale mapping of Montane Habitats
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/36c62e86-43a0-4827-a53e-86c5f745276b

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