--- title: "Long Term Monitoring Network - vegetation survey - Dark Peak - 2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8af75ad2-3807-401c-8d7a-25a645069c72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8af75ad2-3807-401c-8d7a-25a645069c72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8af75ad2-3807-401c-8d7a-25a645069c72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8af75ad2-3807-401c-8d7a-25a645069c72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-05-31" --- # Long Term Monitoring Network - vegetation survey - Dark Peak - 2023 Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8af75ad2-3807-401c-8d7a-25a645069c72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8af75ad2-3807-401c-8d7a-25a645069c72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8af75ad2-3807-401c-8d7a-25a645069c72.json) ## Summary For the Long Term Monitoring Network - vegetation survey project in Dark Peak, Natural England is seeking services for a vegetation survey involving recording plant species presence and cover in permanent monitoring plots. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a tender deadline of 22/03/2023. The contract period is from 13/04/2023 to 20/10/2023. This presents an opportunity for businesses in research and development services and related consultancy services to compete for the contract. Organised by Natural England, this opportunity targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is active, with a focus on services within the research and development sector. Businesses interested in providing these services are encouraged to propose their solutions and pricing by the deadline to be considered for the contract. The tender process offers a chance for SMEs to contribute to a significant environmental monitoring project while growing their business in the consultancy services industry. ## Notice For Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project, at Dark Peak, 2023. A vegetation survey comprising recording of plant species presence and cover, and other attributes, in 50 no. 2m2 permanent monitoring plots across the site. Preparation work includes relocating the permanent plot markers - feno markers - and re-recording the exact location using high-accuracy gps. The collected data is provided on an Excel template and quality assured, with a short summary report. Additional information: Please see the Project Specification and Request for Quotation documents attached, and respond to these with your proposal and pricing by 22/03/2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3caf4034-f64f-43f2-b4eb-6c23d40889ae | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Apr 2023 | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2023 - 20 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £11,504 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PENNY ANDERSON ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 31 May 2023 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3caf4034-f64f-43f2-b4eb-6c23d40889ae - 16 Mar 2023 at 12:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f607b818-b1ee-4e9a-80de-2a269492d479 - 3 Mar 2023 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f607b818-b1ee-4e9a-80de-2a269492d479 - 23 Feb 2023 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f607b818-b1ee-4e9a-80de-2a269492d479 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3caf4034-f64f-43f2-b4eb-6c23d40889ae 31st May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f607b818-b1ee-4e9a-80de-2a269492d479 16th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52892395-a85d-4fc6-81d2-6f57b4f1b546 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8910c29-0924-4890-a6b0-74f27d5d5dde - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30c2a5f6-4a1e-47fa-94da-effba426c8e5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbae796c-b9af-4758-aa1a-562d54ee21b9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ec27bf8-cefe-4662-b317-c2de44ec951d Plot diagrams - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2f79ff0-95c4-4922-a025-164129375c68 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9930ad9d-f491-4e0b-a4c0-5c15bfb284aa Example Data Input Sheet - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76b7bc51-fc7f-4e20-932e-a01d6302d78d Example Site Plot Tracker - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c58205ff-b3a2-45df-80f9-730358d755c0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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