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title: "River Derwent SSSI/SAC: A River Restoration Optioneering Project"
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# River Derwent SSSI/SAC: A River Restoration Optioneering Project

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c11c261c-ccd0-4a69-b390-a1d82b65f0d8

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## Summary

Natural England, headquartered in York, has awarded a significant contract for the River Derwent SSSI/SAC: A River Restoration Optioneering Project. This initiative, categorised under Research Consultancy Services (CPV 73210000), focuses on developing and presenting potential river restoration projects to improve geomorphological functions of the river. Located in the Yorkshire and Humber region, the project commenced on 17th June 2024 and is scheduled to conclude by 13th December 2024. An open procurement method was utilised for the tender, with a total contract value of £49,999. The deadline for quotes was 12 midday on 17th May 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in environmental consultancy, graphic design for visual data representation, and research reporting. The selected supplier, CBEC ECO ENGINEERING UK LIMITED, exemplifies the type of company well-suited to undertake such projects. Businesses capable of delivering visually engaging presentations and comprehensive research reports will find this tender beneficial. Additionally, firms proficient in handling contracts within the defined budget and providing innovative environmental solutions will be ideal contenders for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

This project aims to identify and present potential river restoration projects on the River Derwent SSSI/SAC in a visually engaging way. The project will develop the broad recommendations of the River Derwent Restoration Plan, to present possible restoration options that will improve the river's geomorphological function. The project will present restoration options with visually engaging maps/graphics, and it will outline project recommendations in a report. The findings of the project will be presented to Natural England in a presentation. The contract is anticipated to start on 10th June 2024 and finish on 13th December 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 jennifer.rowntree@naturalengland.org.uk and chris.mcgregor@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 17th May 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to jennifer.rowntree@naturalengland.org.uk and chris.mcgregor@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/15ef6693-d80d-4606-a4c5-12f47e2a7afc |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,875 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CBEC ECO ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ef6693-d80d-4606-a4c5-12f47e2a7afc
- 13 May 2024 at 13:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12fdfbfc-2af4-4e73-b117-e6d1bf87dc2f
- 10 May 2024 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12fdfbfc-2af4-4e73-b117-e6d1bf87dc2f
- 22 Apr 2024 at 10:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12fdfbfc-2af4-4e73-b117-e6d1bf87dc2f
- 22 Apr 2024 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12fdfbfc-2af4-4e73-b117-e6d1bf87dc2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15ef6693-d80d-4606-a4c5-12f47e2a7afc
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12fdfbfc-2af4-4e73-b117-e6d1bf87dc2f
  13th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fb1312a-16f1-4ea1-b5ac-c76fc97a5475
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c5da122-16e6-4a5c-818c-3f88d41f1624
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10d70f26-610e-4cde-a376-f6bb0d6db9e8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c720fce-c2ba-47d6-915f-19be38799697
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f28c4381-86c4-439c-8b9a-1ee7e8731d39
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5df29fc-accf-44b3-8e6d-0f3e342fa1e9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/51a0734b-2c5c-4258-b6d5-ca73570deab7

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