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title: "Lower Thames Crossing Scoping Study"
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# Lower Thames Crossing Scoping Study

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f61b8f31-28ac-4237-a686-ebeb23190824

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is initiating a tender for a project titled "Lower Thames Crossing Scoping Study," focused on environmental issues consultancy services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 10:00 AM on 16th April 2019 at Beaufort House, London. Interested suppliers must register by 12th April 2019. The deadline for submissions is set for 3rd June 2019, with the contract anticipated to start on 8th July 2019 and run until 14th February 2020. The procurement extends to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those aligned with the Forestry Commission's goals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the process is suitable for their capabilities. By engaging in this scoping study, businesses can contribute to significant ecological initiatives while potentially expanding their project portfolios and clientele in the environmental sector.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission has a future opportunity for the delivery of a scoping study for a potential new forest in the Lower Thames Crossing. The Forestry Commission are holding a market engagement event to invite potential suppliers to hear more about this work and to find out more about the requirement. The purpose of the event is to inform potential suppliers of our intended requirement and tender process to ensure that industry standards and process have been considered in the writing of tender documentation. Time & Date of Event: 10:00 AM - Tuesday 16th April 2019 Location: Beaufort House, 15 St Botolph Street, London, EC3A 7DT Companies interested in attending should (by Friday 12th April 2019) notify the Procurement England team at procurement.england@forestryengland.uk to register for the event and receive further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b68930d4-70d6-4adc-aac5-47f48e43d670 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2019 - 14 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b68930d4-70d6-4adc-aac5-47f48e43d670

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b68930d4-70d6-4adc-aac5-47f48e43d670
  18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=384040169
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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