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title: "Long Term Monitoring Network Soil Samples Analysis"
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# Long Term Monitoring Network Soil Samples Analysis

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2b8d992-ba7f-430d-837e-44700d99f688

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the project titled "AESME Lots 4 & 5: What is the impact of CS woodland improvement option WD2?", which falls under the Environmental Services category. The procurement method utilised is selective, with the contract period commencing on 23 November 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The tendering phase has completed with a substantial contract value of £274,250.19. The tender period ended on 27 October 2020, and interested parties could access tender documents through the Defra e-tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) to engage in services related to environmental assessment and woodland management. Companies with expertise in ecological analysis, biodiversity, and environmental consultancy are well-positioned to compete effectively for such contracts. With an emphasis on improving woodland habitats and addressing climate change, businesses focusing on sustainable practices could leverage this procurement to expand their footprint in the growing environmental services sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this requirement is to: - To provide an assessment of woodland habitat improvement resulting from management under WD2. - To evaluate the response of woodland species to large-scale habitat management implemented through WD2 in lowland and upland woodlands. - To explain how any observed effects on priority species populations, trends and communities relate to woodland characteristics, thus providing an evidence base to inform future woodland management activities for increasing biodiversity and contributing to climate change mitigation. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4f2b06e-9030-43ef-ab14-b2f2b63adcd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2020 - 15 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,782 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £293,032 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY; JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2020 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4f2b06e-9030-43ef-ab14-b2f2b63adcd7
- 2 Dec 2020 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa194ecc-8723-4143-9d8d-e870aafae218

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4f2b06e-9030-43ef-ab14-b2f2b63adcd7
  29th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa194ecc-8723-4143-9d8d-e870aafae218
  2nd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6262178-594e-46e2-862d-85a1406f0db3
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8d17ec8-0107-4bb3-b19a-3fe6a2a9755e
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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