--- title: "Long Term Monitoring Network - vegetation survey - Chippenham Fen NNR - 2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1ababd9-8893-4f95-a21d-4c74a97259ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1ababd9-8893-4f95-a21d-4c74a97259ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1ababd9-8893-4f95-a21d-4c74a97259ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1ababd9-8893-4f95-a21d-4c74a97259ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-01-26" --- # Long Term Monitoring Network - vegetation survey - Chippenham Fen NNR - 2023 Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1ababd9-8893-4f95-a21d-4c74a97259ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1ababd9-8893-4f95-a21d-4c74a97259ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1ababd9-8893-4f95-a21d-4c74a97259ed.json) ## Summary Natural England has awarded a contract for the Long Term Monitoring Network - vegetation survey at Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve. The project involves recording plant species presence and cover in monitoring plots, with data provided on an Excel template. The contract is valued at £8,715 GBP and spans from 13th April to 20th October 2023. This tender opportunity by Natural England for a vegetation survey project presents a chance for businesses in research and development services category. The contract, with a value of £15,000 GBP, is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and involves a procurement method of open procedure below threshold. Businesses offering consultancy services and engaging in research and development projects may find this tender suitable for business growth. ## Notice For Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project, at Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve, 2023. A vegetation survey comprising recording of plant species presence and cover, and other attributes, in 50 no. 2m2 permanent monitoring plots across the site. Preparation work includes relocating the permanent plot markers - feno markers - and re-recording the exact location using high-accuracy gps. The collected data is provided on an Excel template and quality assured, with a short summary report. Additional information: Please see the Project Specification and Request for Quotation documents attached, and respond to these with your proposal and pricing by 22/03/2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1e9b83-5d0e-4e69-9f15-cce84da29c67 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2023 - 20 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £8,715 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DR GILES GROOME CECOL CENV MCIEEM CONSULTANT ECOLOGIST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials ## Release History - 26 Jan 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1e9b83-5d0e-4e69-9f15-cce84da29c67 - 16 Mar 2023 at 12:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd328e26-01cb-40be-acb9-909fbfa612ed - 23 Feb 2023 at 12:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd328e26-01cb-40be-acb9-909fbfa612ed - 23 Feb 2023 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd328e26-01cb-40be-acb9-909fbfa612ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1e9b83-5d0e-4e69-9f15-cce84da29c67 26th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd328e26-01cb-40be-acb9-909fbfa612ed 16th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a45b15c2-9d83-4e62-9694-1ce9dd0e5b99 Map - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83c66a9e-366c-45a6-b3c3-7c7ec7203078 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8ecfa36-3d26-4d12-a935-af4fae6e8c71 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8cff8f7-ff25-49ee-bd76-a99f769ef332 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92286617-fac8-44bd-bd8a-1e6cb5d2cae8 Example Data Input Sheet - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dac4bde5-fc9b-48b9-8864-3e6236350a30 Example Site Plot Tracker - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/91b7e25d-110b-4a81-8153-7d120ff78d9c ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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