--- title: "Cumbrian Upland Survey Assessments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca28a295-80a0-44ed-a593-c8a91dfdcce7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca28a295-80a0-44ed-a593-c8a91dfdcce7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca28a295-80a0-44ed-a593-c8a91dfdcce7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca28a295-80a0-44ed-a593-c8a91dfdcce7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-07-20" --- # Cumbrian Upland Survey Assessments Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca28a295-80a0-44ed-a593-c8a91dfdcce7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca28a295-80a0-44ed-a593-c8a91dfdcce7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca28a295-80a0-44ed-a593-c8a91dfdcce7.json) ## Summary The Cumbrian Upland Survey Assessments procurement process is being conducted by Natural England. The project aims to carry out a botanical survey and condition assessment of the uplands in Cumbria to support the extension of Higher Level Stewardship agreements. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submission set at 17:00 on 24/07/23. The contract period is expected to run from 26/07/23 to 27/09/23. The main procurement category is goods relating to environmental monitoring. The tender method is an open procedure (below threshold), offering opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. This tender for the Cumbrian Upland Survey Assessments presents an opportunity for businesses in the environmental monitoring sector, particularly those with expertise in botanical surveys and condition assessments. Companies interested in regional projects, specifically in North West England, would find this tender appealing. The contract, with a value of £18,500, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolio. The flexible pricing structure, allowing quotes for different survey group combinations, accommodates varying business capacities. Interested parties must ensure timely submission by the specified deadline to engage in this procurement process. ## Notice Botanical survey and condition assessment of the uplands in Cumbria to inform the extension of Higher Level Stewardship agreements. 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 Susan.Fryer@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 24/07/23. Please note that the work is split into 5 survey groups, you can quote for between 1 and 5 groups. The lowest value given is the estimated value for the smallest group and the highest value is for all 5 groups combined. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Susan.Fryer@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 17/07/23. 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/50246f98-a9e2-479d-8dbf-a5f896050824 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2023 - 27 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 7RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal South | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction ## Release History - 20 Jul 2023 at 16:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50246f98-a9e2-479d-8dbf-a5f896050824 - 10 Jul 2023 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50246f98-a9e2-479d-8dbf-a5f896050824 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50246f98-a9e2-479d-8dbf-a5f896050824 20th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d392b9f6-d1d3-4741-ac24-db5dbb5ed2ed Request for Quotation - Cumbrian Upland Survey Assessments - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be8eb5d7-45ed-4c52-bde4-ddedba0617af - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbdff40b-25c6-4a71-bff4-5c531d4bc0a4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f086599-8580-4182-8695-adff17f3205e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16f87492-7de0-4453-bb0e-5d011effe4d0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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