--- title: "An Intertidal Seagrass Survey of the Solent" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f8476f3-9893-4bf9-a2a9-e33df533fe92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f8476f3-9893-4bf9-a2a9-e33df533fe92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f8476f3-9893-4bf9-a2a9-e33df533fe92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f8476f3-9893-4bf9-a2a9-e33df533fe92.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-10-30" --- # An Intertidal Seagrass Survey of the Solent Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f8476f3-9893-4bf9-a2a9-e33df533fe92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f8476f3-9893-4bf9-a2a9-e33df533fe92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f8476f3-9893-4bf9-a2a9-e33df533fe92.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the tender titled "An Intertidal Seagrass Survey of the Solent" is being conducted by Natural England. The procurement falls under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with additional services related to research and development as well as environmental monitoring. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with a contract value of £37,000. The closing date for submissions was 16th June 2023, and the contract period is planned to start on 23rd June 2023 and end on 15th March 2024. This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in services such as architectural, construction, engineering, inspection, research and development, and environmental monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender below the threshold. Businesses interested in participating should consider submitting a quotation meeting the specific requirements outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) by the stated deadline. ## Notice Natural England are seeking an RFQ for an Intertidal Survey of Seagrass beds throughout the Solent. This should consist of a sampling design which will build on previous surveys and allow comparable data, and walkover surveys at all sites. We anticipate on-site surveys to take place over a 10 day period, with pre-survey deskwork and thorough post survey data analysis and reporting. Please read the specification for more details. 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 connor.reid@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 16/6/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to connor.reid@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/e17395e3-0ace-4e19-83a0-b7b4cb9069dd | | 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 | 30 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 13 Jul 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £37,000 | | 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 | EASTLEIGH | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 9YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction ## Release History - 30 Oct 2023 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17395e3-0ace-4e19-83a0-b7b4cb9069dd - 14 Jun 2023 at 07:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846ef8f4-bdb4-443c-8132-7d537070491c - 9 Jun 2023 at 06:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846ef8f4-bdb4-443c-8132-7d537070491c - 26 May 2023 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846ef8f4-bdb4-443c-8132-7d537070491c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17395e3-0ace-4e19-83a0-b7b4cb9069dd 30th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846ef8f4-bdb4-443c-8132-7d537070491c 14th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75337c49-532d-4270-8763-524f0db9a876 Standard T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8120ab2-4d36-4dfb-a735-3da89955aecf RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ff29285-c56f-4c2e-8dbd-17986da9e65f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8e59fab-b416-47a1-8d86-1b98919a983e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/63c189b5-c29d-4712-9c8b-e6aacb35bac0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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