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title: "DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-afe69743-3451-4053-8b62-226d909cf47f"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2023-03-31"
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# DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afe69743-3451-4053-8b62-226d909cf47f

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## Summary

Natural England, a contracting authority, has recently awarded a contract for the procurement titled 'DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement'. The contract falls under the industry category of Environmental monitoring other than for construction. The procurement stage was an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period ending on 20th February 2023. The contract period spans from 24th March 2023 to 31st March 2025, offering opportunities to businesses specialising in environmental services.

This tender by Natural England for the Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds presents an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental monitoring and fieldwork services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. The contract involves eDNA sampling and HSI survey work across various geographical locations, including the UK and Europe, providing a platform for suitable businesses to contribute to environmental conservation efforts.

## Notice

This tender is focussed on the Sentinel Tier of the DLL monitoring programme. The aim of this tender is to find suppliers to deliver the fieldwork for 'Sentinel' tier of District Level Licensing scheme monitoring. This will involve eDNA sampling and HSI survey of 125 ponds within each of 4 District Level Licensing scheme areas annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffe7014-ae41-4be6-9398-fa43601dddeb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffe7014-ae41-4be6-9398-fa43601dddeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffe7014-ae41-4be6-9398-fa43601dddeb
  31st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac65277e-d40e-45c2-a67c-ba635b0a4279
  C16375_FA_ThomsonEnvironmental_Redacted

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