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title: "DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement"
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# DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b58e825d-0909-4165-99a2-ecf28b8406c1

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Natural England for the tender titled 'DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement' in the environmental monitoring industry category. The procurement stage is the award phase, with a contract period running from March 24, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The buying organization, Natural England, based in London, UK, chose Herpetologic Ltd as the supplier for the contract. The tender, using an open procedure method, had a tender deadline of February 20, 2023.

This awarded tender by Natural England for environmental monitoring services provides an opportunity for businesses in the field of ecological surveys and environmental data analysis to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on eDNA sampling and HSI survey tasks. The geographical scope of the contract covers various regions including the United Kingdom, European countries, and other territories, offering a wide operational reach for potential suppliers.

## 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/0eda445e-b4ab-409b-a5de-e9daabc84c47 |
| 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 | HERPETOLOGIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eda445e-b4ab-409b-a5de-e9daabc84c47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eda445e-b4ab-409b-a5de-e9daabc84c47
  31st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5601cfc-6932-4a66-9cd7-231397b1ae3e
  C16378_FA_HerpetologicLtd_Redacted

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