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title: "DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement"
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# DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e65ec89-8b66-4d97-a99e-29190f8d2f12

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## Summary

Natural England, a contracting authority based in London, has recently awarded a contract for the 'DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement' tender. The procurement process falls under the services category of environmental monitoring other than for construction. The contract, awarded to Rocket Ecology, has a contract period starting from March 24, 2023, to March 31, 2025, and involves eDNA sampling and HSI survey of ponds within specific areas annually. The tender was conducted using an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on February 20, 2023.

This tender opportunity, initiated by Natural England, presents a chance for businesses with expertise in environmental monitoring services to engage in fieldwork for the Sentinel tier of District Level Licensing scheme monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable. The contract period provides a stable opportunity for business growth for the selected supplier, Rocket Ecology, by delivering essential fieldwork services as part of this environmental monitoring program.

## Notice

This tender is focussed on the Sentinel Tier of the DLL monitoring programme. The aim of this tender is to find suppliers to deliver the fieldwork for 'Sentinel' tier of District Level Licensing scheme monitoring. This will involve eDNA sampling and HSI survey of 125 ponds within each of 4 District Level Licensing scheme areas annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04904ef-40a0-4d55-85c7-6f87748d8eea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCKET ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04904ef-40a0-4d55-85c7-6f87748d8eea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04904ef-40a0-4d55-85c7-6f87748d8eea
  31st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/924fc462-224e-4b25-bb5d-56a072f919d2
  C16379_FA_RocketEcologyLtd_Redacted

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