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title: "SSSI Citation Features Contract"
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# SSSI Citation Features Contract

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea2c82a1-358c-48f0-bbf9-f1fec2fbdd80

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## Summary

The procurement process for the SSSI Citation Features Contract is being managed by Natural England. This tender, with the ID SSSI CFC010, falls under the industry category of research consultancy services. The contract involves reviewing existing citations for SSSI sites to identify notified features. The procurement method is limited, using a competitive quotation process. The deadline for tender submission is 17:00 on Friday 30th September. The contract period is from 7th October to 11th November, with delivery addresses in England.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy sector to engage with Natural England and contribute to the identification of features for SSSI sites. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the suitability flags for SME participation. The competitive quotation process below threshold allows for a streamlined bidding process, enabling SMEs to showcase their capabilities in providing specialised services. Businesses interested in environmental conservation and habitat identification would find this tender particularly relevant for their growth.

## Notice

This project focuses on reviewing the existing citation, for a selection of SSSI sites, to clearly identify the features for which the site was originally notified. Specifically, the output of this project will determine the legally notified features for 91 SSSIs, expressed as a habitat, species, geological or physiographical feature. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quote. Email your response to joanna.chesworth@naturalengland.org.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on Friday 30th September. For tender clarifications, please email Joanna Chesworth on the email address above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80da834-ae87-4d9c-9206-48842a389a1d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2022 - 11 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| 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 | BRIDGWATER |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA6 4YS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bridgwater North & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgwater |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2022 at 15:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80da834-ae87-4d9c-9206-48842a389a1d
- 14 Sep 2022 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80da834-ae87-4d9c-9206-48842a389a1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80da834-ae87-4d9c-9206-48842a389a1d
  23rd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ae0953e-4a55-4b1d-9ace-c4b2fe1fe0e3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/976c0e1d-edde-492b-bc9e-5badc2a0f817
  Request for quotation

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