--- title: "Monitoring and Closure of Badger Setts at Oldbury and Tipton Cemetery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed5cb661-9ebb-4fe8-9dc1-24b57f4018f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed5cb661-9ebb-4fe8-9dc1-24b57f4018f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed5cb661-9ebb-4fe8-9dc1-24b57f4018f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed5cb661-9ebb-4fe8-9dc1-24b57f4018f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-21" --- # Monitoring and Closure of Badger Setts at Oldbury and Tipton Cemetery Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed5cb661-9ebb-4fe8-9dc1-24b57f4018f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed5cb661-9ebb-4fe8-9dc1-24b57f4018f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed5cb661-9ebb-4fe8-9dc1-24b57f4018f8.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the contract titled "Monitoring and Closure of Badger Setts at Oldbury and Tipton Cemetery" within the industry category of Environmental improvement works. The procurement stage is currently open, with a closing date set for 29th September 2023 at 12:00hrs. The contract involves activities such as applying for relevant licenses, monitoring badger setts, and installing necessary equipment, with a contract value of £90,000 in GBP. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental services, specifically in ecological monitoring and closures. Companies with expertise in environmental improvement works, environmental planning, consultancy services, protection, management, and quality control should consider bidding. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is the buying organization, using an open procedure for this procurement exercise with opportunities for growth and partnership in the specified industry category. ## Notice Monitoring and Closure of Badger Setts at Oldbury and Tipton Cemetery BRIEF DESCRIPTION There are currently several badger setts at both Oldbury Cemetery and Tipton Cemetery. Bereavement Services are looking to close all badger setts at Oldbury Cemetery and to undertake a period of monitoring of the badger setts at Tipton Cemetery. Outline of work is as follows; - 1) Apply for the relevant licences from Natural England for both Oldbury Cemetery and Tipton Cemetery. 2) To monitor and install the relevant fencing, badger gates and any other equipment required in order to close the sett(s) at Oldbury Cemetery 3) To monitor the current badger setts at Tipton Cemetery with a view to identify 'high active' areas within the cemetery, to undertake a soft fill of these setts, with a view to potential closure. We require quotes for the following locations: Oldbury Cemetery, St Paul's Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1QT - There are two main badger setts and a number of sub setts Tipton Cemetery, Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands,DY4 7NP - there are a number of outlay/sub setts within Tipton Cemetery. The Supplier must be a trained ecologist who has relevant experience with supporting with applying for the relevant licences and closure of badger setts. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 29th September 2023 at 12:00hrs Additional information: Monitoring and Closure of Badger Setts at Oldbury and Tipton Cemetery BRIEF DESCRIPTION There are currently several badger setts at both Oldbury Cemetery and Tipton Cemetery. Bereavement Services are looking to close all badger setts at Oldbury Cemetery and to undertake a period of monitoring of the badger setts at Tipton Cemetery. Outline of work is as follows; - 1) Apply for the relevant licences from Natural England for both Oldbury Cemetery and Tipton Cemetery. 2) To monitor and install the relevant fencing, badger gates and any other equipment required in order to close the sett(s) at Oldbury Cemetery 3) To monitor the current badger setts at Tipton Cemetery with a view to identify 'high active' areas within the cemetery, to undertake a soft fill of these setts, with a view to potential closure. We require quotes for the following locations: Oldbury Cemetery, St Paul's Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1QT - There are two main badger setts and a number of sub setts Tipton Cemetery, Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands,DY4 7NP - there are a number of outlay/sub setts within Tipton Cemetery. The Supplier must be a trained ecologist who has relevant experience with supporting with applying for the relevant licences and closure of badger setts. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 29th September 2023 at 12:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe0c6cc-f36f-4740-8542-d10ac04b3488 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2023 - 4 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B71 3SX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Newton | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90714500 - Environmental quality control services - 90720000 - Environmental protection ## Release History - 21 Sep 2023 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe0c6cc-f36f-4740-8542-d10ac04b3488 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe0c6cc-f36f-4740-8542-d10ac04b3488 21st September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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