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title: "T0597 Improving understanding of nitrogen deposition - Project 1 of 3: Woodland fungi as an indicator of woodland health"
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# T0597 Improving understanding of nitrogen deposition - Project 1 of 3: Woodland fungi as an indicator of woodland health

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da588f44-3752-404a-844a-c83a1f541d88

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded a contract titled "T0597 Improving understanding of nitrogen deposition - Project 1 of 3: Woodland fungi as an indicator of woodland health" to Atkins Jacobs Joint Venture. This project falls under the "Development consultancy services" industry category (CPV: 73220000) and involves research to understand changes in soil health and vegetation influenced by nitrogen deposition from vehicle emissions. The contract was awarded on 31 July 2024, starting the same day and scheduled to end on 30 April 2025. The total contract value is £47,270.28, and the procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project has a global scope, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, particularly those specialising in soil science and ecological research. Companies with expertise in developing indicators for environmental health and those capable of conducting botanical surveys would find this project particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited to compete, as the procurement process emphasizes inclusivity for such entities, providing a platform for growth and visibility within the environmental research sector.

## Notice

Changes to soil health and vegetation influenced by increases in nitrogen deposition. National Highways are conducting research to identify indicators of change which can be positively or negatively correlated to changes in nitrogen deposition from gaseous sources, such as vehicle exhausts. National Highways wishes to test the hypothesis that there will be changes in indicators of soil health that positively correlate to reductions in nitrogen from gaseous sources (vehicle emissions). National Highways also wishes to determine what visible changes there are because of impacts to soil health using botanical survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3659fb09-da5a-4739-81d0-7f2e4b179644 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,270 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,270 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS JACOBS JOINT VENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3659fb09-da5a-4739-81d0-7f2e4b179644

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3659fb09-da5a-4739-81d0-7f2e4b179644
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b078c4f-29d0-4453-bd6b-c41d7ee9d5e8
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