--- title: "Long Term Monitoring Network project - vegetation survey at North Walney NNR" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e33825bb-c7f6-4780-be96-ebc8efe40ee2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e33825bb-c7f6-4780-be96-ebc8efe40ee2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e33825bb-c7f6-4780-be96-ebc8efe40ee2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e33825bb-c7f6-4780-be96-ebc8efe40ee2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-02-26" --- # Long Term Monitoring Network project - vegetation survey at North Walney NNR Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e33825bb-c7f6-4780-be96-ebc8efe40ee2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e33825bb-c7f6-4780-be96-ebc8efe40ee2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e33825bb-c7f6-4780-be96-ebc8efe40ee2.json) ## Summary The Natural England organisation is seeking services for the Long Term Monitoring Network project at North Walney National Nature Reserve. The project involves conducting a vegetation survey in 50 permanent monitoring plots, with deadline for submissions by 12 midday on 20/03/2024. The contract period is scheduled to run from 15/04/2024 to 15/11/2024. This opportunity falls under the category of research consultancy services and is open for all interested businesses. This tender from Natural England provides a chance for businesses in the research consultancy services sector to showcase their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure, which aims to select a supplier for the vegetation survey project. The project offers a minimum contract value of £5,000 and a total value of £15,000, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses in the specified field. ## Notice For Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project, at North Walney NNR. 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: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Project Specification attached. Your response must be sent to Sarah.Grinsted@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 20/03/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Sarah.Grinsted@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/b35ac64a-391e-46ce-9208-0bf6729d1680 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2024 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b35ac64a-391e-46ce-9208-0bf6729d1680 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b35ac64a-391e-46ce-9208-0bf6729d1680 26th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef06c277-1e54-4bb5-af21-08fd7a728799 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10f4976a-6a09-4616-ac2f-5d075dce86a8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c14625b-291c-4be4-ac7e-2972d5ab6025 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f52e8be-212a-4c87-b423-713e7aaa2cc4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1128c2f0-8139-4d79-8468-ec1b14c9b107 ## Notice URLs - http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/4654364897050624 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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