--- title: "Ecological Consultancy Framework: Evidence Gathering and Analysis for the Bird Aware Solent Mitigation Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8fcba2d3-e896-4b5e-bef0-7a1858a35411" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fcba2d3-e896-4b5e-bef0-7a1858a35411" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fcba2d3-e896-4b5e-bef0-7a1858a35411.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fcba2d3-e896-4b5e-bef0-7a1858a35411.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-22" --- # Ecological Consultancy Framework: Evidence Gathering and Analysis for the Bird Aware Solent Mitigation Strategy Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fcba2d3-e896-4b5e-bef0-7a1858a35411 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fcba2d3-e896-4b5e-bef0-7a1858a35411) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fcba2d3-e896-4b5e-bef0-7a1858a35411.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for the "Ecological Consultancy Framework: Evidence Gathering and Analysis for the Bird Aware Solent Mitigation Strategy", focusing on environmental consultancy services. This procurement, classified under CPV code 90713000, is situated in the South East of the United Kingdom and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is 27 July 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2018, lasting for an initial year with the possibility of extension up to ten years depending on future needs. The total estimated value of the initial commissions is £25,000, escalating to approximately £400,000 for ongoing services related to coastal bird monitoring. This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and ecological studies, including those equipped for data collection and analysis regarding wildlife and habitat impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority seeks experienced providers capable of delivering the required assessments and reports. Businesses that can offer services such as automated monitoring, ecological impact assessments, and visitor management strategies will find suitable prospects for collaboration within this long-term project. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the Authority'), acting on behalf of Bird Aware Solent, is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers to complete two monitoring commissions to inform Bird Aware Solent's strategy to mitigate the impact of human activity and development on coastal birdlife. The two commissions are: o Commission A - Assessment of disturbance levels at rangered sites o Commission B - Data collection and analysis of vehicle numbers in coastal car parks and numbers of people/activities on the shore The combined value of these two commissions is estimated to be ?25,000. The contract will commence on 1st October 2018 and will be for an initial fixed term of one year but may be extended up to a maximum of 10 years, in increments to be agreed, to allow for future repetition of the monitoring components. The contracts may also be extended to terms of activity scope. Providers may submit a response to either or both of the commissions. If submitting a response to both commissions, providers may also submit a combined offer at their discretion. Data will be collected over the 2018/19 winter season and will be collected in accordance with an already developed methodology. The successful provider(s) will be required to provide data collection and data analysis and commentary presented in an accessible report, with the final reports to be submitted by 19th July 2019. In addition to the two commissions referred to above, the Authority will require the completion of several monitoring commissions and accompanying reports every winter season over the next 10 years. The aggregate value of these commissions, plus the initial two is estimated to be approximately ?40,000 per annum. The scope of future monitoring components are likely to include but may not be limited to the following activities: o Automated counters o Car park counts and vantage point watches o Data recording by rangers o Disturbance levels at rangered sites o Visitor interviews in the SPA o Bird numbers and distribution o Housing o Creation and enhancement of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) o Ranger time and deployment o Access Management Assessments Further to the above activities, further related services may also be required which could include the following: o Data analysis and modelling o Conservation management services o Mitigation services o Visitor strategies o Ecological Impact Assessments o Developing new and existing monitoring and data collection methodologies Further to the above, the full range of services which providers are able to undertake, which may develop over the course of the contracting arrangements, may also be commissioned. At present the Authority can provide no forecast of likely demand for further services and is including these options to provide for future flexibility only. The a... Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Ecological Consultancy Framework: Evidence Gathering and Analysis for the Bird Aware Solent Mitigation Strategy. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ac3553-1190-4ead-be56-d12a6e82dedf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2018 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ac3553-1190-4ead-be56-d12a6e82dedf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ac3553-1190-4ead-be56-d12a6e82dedf 22nd June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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