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title: "Geological Monitoring - Mere Sands Wood SSSI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d21db77b-453c-4f9f-be66-0c24866574bd"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
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# Geological Monitoring - Mere Sands Wood SSSI

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d21db77b-453c-4f9f-be66-0c24866574bd

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## Summary

Located in Reading, the Geological Monitoring - Mere Sands Wood SSSI contract is being procured by Natural England. This contract falls under the Geology services industry category. The tender, with an estimated value of £25,000 GBP, is currently at the award stage, with the contract period starting on 25th September 2023 and ending on 2nd January 2024. The deadline for submissions is 15th September 2023 at 12:00.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises interested in providing services related to geology. Businesses that specialise in environmental monitoring, conservation management, or surveying services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Natural England, the buying organisation, supports SME participation in this procurement process, offering a chance for suitable businesses to contribute to the conservation and management of Mere Sands Wood SSSI.

## Notice

Natural England requires a modest invasive survey at Mere Sands Wood SSSI to establish key locations where intact deposits of the Shirdley Hill Sand Formation can be found onsite. Once the locations of the intact deposits have been determined, they will form locations for geoconservation management and future monitoring surveys at the site. 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 dan.burgess@naturalengland.org.uk & hannah.townley@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 15/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to dan.burgess@naturalengland.org.uk & hannah.townley@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/d6fb4e2f-fb3b-4280-a808-9390ed1c0e6f |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2023 - 2 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,840 |
| 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 | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JMU SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351910 - Geology services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2023 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fb4e2f-fb3b-4280-a808-9390ed1c0e6f
- 24 Aug 2023 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e533795-8497-4f83-8a74-823111b2e3eb
- 22 Aug 2023 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e533795-8497-4f83-8a74-823111b2e3eb
- 21 Aug 2023 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e533795-8497-4f83-8a74-823111b2e3eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fb4e2f-fb3b-4280-a808-9390ed1c0e6f
  22nd December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e533795-8497-4f83-8a74-823111b2e3eb
  24th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbec0b94-2712-4853-afa6-b2d903dbfcdd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3068352-7895-4981-a582-3b752702800a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3645e602-979d-4181-a1ab-4af94d21da1f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5d7928d-c695-4323-b8c1-5cbb7163c629
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/26d0853b-4344-45ca-8bf8-0e1ece176356

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