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title: "DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement"
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# DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2cec9ad-4598-48b0-81bb-2b1bfc32e8a5

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract titled "DLL for GCN - Sentinel Monitoring of Ponds - Framework Agreement" to Ecus Limited. The contract falls under the Environmental monitoring category and involves eDNA sampling and HSI survey of ponds in various locations worldwide. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period spans from March 24, 2023, to March 31, 2025.

This tender presents business opportunities for firms specializing in environmental monitoring services, particularly those experienced in conducting fieldwork related to District Level Licensing schemes. The contract, awarded by Natural England, is suitable for SMEs and is aimed at suppliers capable of delivering monitoring services for 125 ponds annually within specific regions. Interested businesses should focus on providing high-quality environmental monitoring services to meet the requirements outlined in the framework agreement.

## Notice

This tender is focussed on the Sentinel Tier of the DLL monitoring programme. The aim of this tender is to find suppliers to deliver the fieldwork for 'Sentinel' tier of District Level Licensing scheme monitoring. This will involve eDNA sampling and HSI survey of 125 ponds within each of 4 District Level Licensing scheme areas annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350ae642-861b-46db-81c2-67a5ca1a3176 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350ae642-861b-46db-81c2-67a5ca1a3176

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/350ae642-861b-46db-81c2-67a5ca1a3176
  31st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/013163b6-f1cd-4368-ac43-c85ad17a29e6
  C16377_FA_EcusLtd_Redacted

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