--- title: "Survey of Raised Bogs and associated wetland vegetation in Northumberland (Lot 1)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bcd01dd9-aa87-4ed1-a754-ea68daeb761d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcd01dd9-aa87-4ed1-a754-ea68daeb761d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcd01dd9-aa87-4ed1-a754-ea68daeb761d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcd01dd9-aa87-4ed1-a754-ea68daeb761d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-11-21" --- # Survey of Raised Bogs and associated wetland vegetation in Northumberland (Lot 1) Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcd01dd9-aa87-4ed1-a754-ea68daeb761d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcd01dd9-aa87-4ed1-a754-ea68daeb761d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcd01dd9-aa87-4ed1-a754-ea68daeb761d.json) ## Summary Natural England, headquartered in Telford, England, has awarded a contract for the "Survey of Raised Bogs and associated wetland vegetation in Northumberland (Lot 1)." This falls under the industry categories of research services and environmental services. This project, focusing on the North East region of the United Kingdom, aims to assess the extent and quality of raised bogs and other wetland habitats. The procurement process was an open procedure, with a below-threshold value of £40,000. The final report is due by 15 March 2025, with the fieldwork commencing as soon as possible and ending by mid-March 2025. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, having been awarded to Milestone Environmental Limited on 13 September 2024. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental research sector, especially those experienced in wetland habitats and vegetation studies. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, allowing for diverse business growth opportunities. Given the project's broad scope, assessing various sites with minimal prior investigation, firms specialising in ecological surveys, environmental impact assessments, and habitat management are well-suited to compete. By engaging in this project, businesses can showcase their expertise in a high-profile project with national importance, potentially leading to future contracts with Natural England and similar organisations. ## Notice PLEASE NOTE: The closing date for this notice has been extended to 06/09/2024. Following recent review and update of the Raised Bog inventory for England, it has become apparent that Northumberland supports a large number of raised bogs sites which have received little or no previous attention or recognition. Not only are there many sites, they are also relatively undamaged relative to similar sites elsewhere in the country. In addition to raised bogs, some sites also support minerotrophic wetlands including calcareous fens, acidic fens and Molinia meadow vegetation, significantly increasing their national importance. Fieldwork should be started as soon as possible, and final reports should be submitted by 15 March 2025. This requirement is split into two lots. The requirement for Lot 1 is to establish the extent and quality of raised bogs and other wetland habitats on a cluster of thirteen sites north of Bellingham. The requirement for Lot 2 is to establish the extent and quality of raised bogs and other wetland habitats on a cluster of 10 sites in Sweethope, with the option to commission an additional cluster of 7 sites in the Gilsland/Haltwhistle area. Supplier may bid for either or both Lot 1 and Lot 2. Suppliers must bid for each Lot separately and each Lot will be evaluated independently. 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 iain.diack@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 hrs on 06/09/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to iain.diack@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/e9d3ddb4-279b-428f-a244-c6633ec485c4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 12 Sep 2024 - 15 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £34,831 | | 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 | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MILESTONE ENVIRONMENTAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d3ddb4-279b-428f-a244-c6633ec485c4 - 29 Aug 2024 at 13:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faa8647-a21c-4d9d-98c3-8871b5ab53f0 - 2 Aug 2024 at 09:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faa8647-a21c-4d9d-98c3-8871b5ab53f0 - 2 Aug 2024 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faa8647-a21c-4d9d-98c3-8871b5ab53f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d3ddb4-279b-428f-a244-c6633ec485c4 21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2faa8647-a21c-4d9d-98c3-8871b5ab53f0 29th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/742ef89b-4f79-4348-88b8-b9952aa49906 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b4a84fe-7dd4-4c8b-b696-12692e0fbe2d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25b8cd2c-7d11-4e79-bda2-e1996629b725 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/452b6394-e85c-4263-a830-d0d4c9c598c2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/53f134fb-8a79-447a-a977-efe92bec9b3d ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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