--- title: "West Penwith Moors and Downs: Groundwater Quality Monitoring Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a322389f-29b7-4370-a083-97fa9e11ea86" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a322389f-29b7-4370-a083-97fa9e11ea86" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a322389f-29b7-4370-a083-97fa9e11ea86.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a322389f-29b7-4370-a083-97fa9e11ea86.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-06-03" --- # West Penwith Moors and Downs: Groundwater Quality Monitoring Strategy Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a322389f-29b7-4370-a083-97fa9e11ea86 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a322389f-29b7-4370-a083-97fa9e11ea86) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a322389f-29b7-4370-a083-97fa9e11ea86.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "West Penwith Moors and Downs: Groundwater Quality Monitoring Strategy" by Natural England involves the development of a groundwater monitoring strategy for eleven valley fens within the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI in Cornwall. The contract has a value of £25,000 and is classified under environmental monitoring services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 23rd October 2023. The contract is due to start on 13th November 2023 and run for 6 months until 30th April 2024. This tender presents a business opportunity for companies involved in environmental monitoring services, particularly those experienced in groundwater quality analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract is suitable for SMEs. Interested businesses must submit their quotations meeting the requirements by 23rd October 2023. The contract offers a chance for growth in the environmental monitoring sector and participation in a significant project focused on water quality management and conservation efforts. ## Notice Natural England is seeking the development of a groundwater monitoring strategy for eleven valley fens within the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI located in Cornwall.The aims of the monitoring are to 1. Understand the spatial and temporal variability in groundwater quality feeding the valley fens; 2.Inform our understanding of the condition of the valley fens in relation to groundwater quality; 3. Understand whether any thresholds (e.g., 2mg/l nitrate-N) are exceeded; 4. Inform our understanding of the potential sources of any elevated levels; 5. Provide a baseline to understand the effect of any future changes to land use or other activities within the catchment; and 6. Provide additional water quality data to inform modelling approaches to water quality. A key part of developing the monitoring strategy will be identifying suitable groundwater monitoring locations. The intended contract start date is 13th November 2023 and is for a period of 6 months until 30th April 2024. 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 david.hazlehurst@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 23/10/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to david.hazlehurst@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/a655cccd-3d72-4518-963b-aa27e438d11a | | 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 | 3 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2024 - 28 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,943 | | 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 | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR4 9AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Tregolls | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ORACLE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction ## Release History - 3 Jun 2024 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a655cccd-3d72-4518-963b-aa27e438d11a - 13 Oct 2023 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36fdd75-4ea1-49f9-99e0-c6d3ea83a15a - 13 Oct 2023 at 12:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36fdd75-4ea1-49f9-99e0-c6d3ea83a15a - 5 Oct 2023 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36fdd75-4ea1-49f9-99e0-c6d3ea83a15a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a655cccd-3d72-4518-963b-aa27e438d11a 3rd June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36fdd75-4ea1-49f9-99e0-c6d3ea83a15a 13th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d4d1f47-8fa6-4559-88d3-cb5a0c75f957 RFQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3062e93-cf31-482d-a580-4c7f6980ae1a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/414e1e59-9998-49b8-a841-14c93ffaf6a9 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f41817c1-690b-4097-a3ae-df124a21766f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/115d5ddb-00dd-445a-9b17-5e56e4f28d6f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2a1d6fa8-672c-4527-ab27-e867d06b8b27 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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