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title: "Review of impacts of cutting on peatlands and heathlands : An Evidence Review"
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# Review of impacts of cutting on peatlands and heathlands : An Evidence Review

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-979c2526-5852-4f72-bcfb-95341f9f77d3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Natural England involves the review of impacts of cutting on peatlands and heathlands with a focus on ecosystem services. The contract falls under the "Research services" category with a contract value of £24,999. The tender, titled "Review of impacts of cutting", is in the "Award" procurement stage. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure with the contract period starting on December 1, 2022, until March 15, 2023.

This tender opportunity from Natural England for a research services contract offers potential for business growth for organisations with expertise in environmental research and ecosystem services. Businesses specialized in research on vegetation management, hydrological functions, carbon budgets, and fauna impacts on heathlands and peatlands are well-suited to compete. The contract value of £24,999 presents a significant business opportunity for firms interested in contributing to the understanding of cutting impacts on critical habitats.

## Notice

Natural England has a requirement for understanding the impact on ecosystem services of the management of vegetation on heathland and ombrotrophic (blanket bog and raised mire) peatland by cutting. The first objective is a review of literature. If this review demonstrates that there is enough information available, a rapid review of evidence is required based upon the following questions: a. What is the effect of cutting upon composition and structure of vegetation on heathland and ombrotrophic peatland? b. What is the effect of upon the hydrological function and water quality of ombrotrophic peatland and heathland, of cutting vegetation? c. What is the effect of cutting of vegetation on ombrotrophic peatland and heathland upon carbon budgets of these habitats? d. What is the effect of cutting of vegetation on ombrotrophic peatland and heathland upon the associated fauna of these habitats? Additional information: To apply, please respond to the request for quotation to Alistair Crowle, alistair.crowle@naturalengland.org.uk by no later than 18:00 on 31 October 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8543336-a5e2-4408-872b-e0ae1506703b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 15 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,794 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2023 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8543336-a5e2-4408-872b-e0ae1506703b
- 10 Oct 2022 at 14:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1643b1-82c8-4d67-bdf2-55da1ea7f592
- 10 Oct 2022 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1643b1-82c8-4d67-bdf2-55da1ea7f592

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8543336-a5e2-4408-872b-e0ae1506703b
  16th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1643b1-82c8-4d67-bdf2-55da1ea7f592
  10th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41d61b86-83cb-4dfb-ad45-4574321fcef2
  Request for Quotation Review of impacts of cutting on peatlands and heathlands : An Evidence Review
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/193130fe-b2f4-4529-ba6a-de96fabf19f0

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