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title: "Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA - Bird Disturbance Survey"
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# Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA - Bird Disturbance Survey

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa55d302-8efb-483f-bcae-dd1f5a690ed5

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## Summary

The procurement process regarding the "Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA - Bird Disturbance Survey" was managed by West Northamptonshire Council. The contract, classified under environmental issues consultancy services, has a total value of £38,250. The procurement was conducted using a limited method through competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 16 November 2021, and the contract is set to be performed from 1 December 2021 until 28 February 2023, primarily taking place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those focused on ecological surveys and bird monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participating in such tenders, especially those with expertise in ornithology or recreational impact studies. Companies that can demonstrate experience in undertaking similar surveys and effectively engaging with local ecosystems will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

The requirement is to undertake a wintering bird disturbance survey at seven locations within the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA in Northamptonshire which will identify, how people currently use these locations and how wintering waterbirds react to existing recreational use. The project will be made up of three parts: *Mapping of formal and informal access routes and facilities *Field surveys recording incidents of recreational activities and the response of waterbirds to these activities *Report of findings and recommendations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b264cd7f-7112-4e4b-951c-28b4cca0e253 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,250 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILD FRONTIER ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b264cd7f-7112-4e4b-951c-28b4cca0e253

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b264cd7f-7112-4e4b-951c-28b4cca0e253
  16th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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