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title: "The Chalk Coast NNR: Chalk Soil Evaluation Project"
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# The Chalk Coast NNR: Chalk Soil Evaluation Project

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1f2127f-ee23-421b-8e60-180f176ee766

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## Summary

Natural England has issued a tender for "The Chalk Coast NNR: Chalk Soil Evaluation Project" that will run from February 2024 to March 2025 in Seaford to Eastbourne Nature Recovery Project. The project involves a literature review of soils in the chalk landscape, soil sampling, and management recommendations. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 4pm on 26/01/2024. The procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category with a contract value of GBP 20,833 under an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender by Natural England for the Chalk Soil Evaluation Project presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage in soil evaluation work. Companies with expertise in environmental consulting, soil sampling, and landscape management would be suitable to compete for this contract. The project timeline and location in the South East region of the UK offer a specific growth opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their services in the environmental research sector.

## Notice

This project will run from February 2024 until March 2025. It will take place in Seaford to Eastbourne Nature Recovery Project (map provided in RFQ). It will include a literature review of soils in the chalk landscape, soil sampling and management recommendations (subject to financial confirmation). 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 maddy.wells@naturalengland.org.uk by 4pm on 26/01/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to maddy.wells@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/14431428-db3a-4dfb-950d-75a10e16a89b |
| 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 | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,833 |
| 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 | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 15:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14431428-db3a-4dfb-950d-75a10e16a89b
- 2 Jan 2024 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14431428-db3a-4dfb-950d-75a10e16a89b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14431428-db3a-4dfb-950d-75a10e16a89b
  3rd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cabfd8d-dff9-4bbe-b80e-3ec7be2a13b2
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8135ef7c-a516-4918-97e6-a4ee1015877c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5fae55f-cdec-4188-b7e7-2a8ff0ece4a1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab93df21-150c-4b24-ab8e-d84fcb94365b
  RFQ

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