--- title: "Vegetation monitoring power analysis" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e02a4f07-a943-44fb-8f30-48c265d40b69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e02a4f07-a943-44fb-8f30-48c265d40b69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e02a4f07-a943-44fb-8f30-48c265d40b69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e02a4f07-a943-44fb-8f30-48c265d40b69.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-12-24" --- # Vegetation monitoring power analysis Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e02a4f07-a943-44fb-8f30-48c265d40b69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e02a4f07-a943-44fb-8f30-48c265d40b69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e02a4f07-a943-44fb-8f30-48c265d40b69.json) ## Summary The procurement process, managed by Natural England (based in Shrewton, England), focuses on the "Vegetation monitoring power analysis" project within the research and development services category. The contract, valued at £25,432.90 GBP, aims to monitor the condition of the Pewsey Downs NNR chalk downland habitat in Wiltshire. This process was conducted under an open procedure (below threshold), and the awarded contract to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology was finalised on 18th December 2024, set to run until 31st March 2025. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Companies that can provide detailed and efficient analysis to monitor habitat changes will find opportunities to contribute significantly to environmental conservation projects spearheaded by public authorities like Natural England. ## Notice Pewsey Downs NNR is one of the finest remaining areas of Wiltshire's iconic chalk downland habitat. For the protection of both designated habitat and species, it is vital to monitor site condition and identify whether significant changes in habitat condition are occurring. We are therefore seeking a power analysis to determine the variables for which it would be possible to identify such change, and the minimum resurvey effort needed to achieve this. 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 stevie.upton@naturalengland.org.uk by 16:00 on 30/08/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to stevie.upton@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/b1fe6442-8e90-41b1-83da-255166f937de | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £25,432 | | 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 | SHREWTON | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP3 4ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Till Valley | | Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Dec 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1fe6442-8e90-41b1-83da-255166f937de - 23 Aug 2024 at 07:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4522503-4f8d-40a3-905a-d73792c8d120 - 22 Aug 2024 at 12:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4522503-4f8d-40a3-905a-d73792c8d120 - 14 Aug 2024 at 07:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4522503-4f8d-40a3-905a-d73792c8d120 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1fe6442-8e90-41b1-83da-255166f937de 24th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4522503-4f8d-40a3-905a-d73792c8d120 23rd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a38a57ac-404d-46d9-9a01-6e37eaa0802f RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31b85c1f-88bb-4942-9549-b9275f55129e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ffd9b4e-8a9b-46ac-b24a-ca3726ba5913 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbdee2b3-bd81-444c-88b2-d5b5e6704003 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f1b70da-bf9f-4172-a352-b1576ac0ad50 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3c925745-e165-4775-bf01-6b0b25152b10 Redacted Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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