--- title: "An Auditor for Bringing the Bure back to LIFE Project." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fa57c73e-271f-4aa5-9739-d2e373af5132" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa57c73e-271f-4aa5-9739-d2e373af5132" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa57c73e-271f-4aa5-9739-d2e373af5132.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa57c73e-271f-4aa5-9739-d2e373af5132.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-05-10" --- # An Auditor for Bringing the Bure back to LIFE Project. Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa57c73e-271f-4aa5-9739-d2e373af5132 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fa57c73e-271f-4aa5-9739-d2e373af5132) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fa57c73e-271f-4aa5-9739-d2e373af5132.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking an auditor for the "Bringing the Bure back to LIFE" project, which focuses on environmental auditing activities in the East of England. The tender is currently active, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the end date of 30 May 2018. This project will run until 29 January 2021 and is funded by the European Commission, alongside the UK Heritage Lottery Fund, aiming to improve ecological conditions in specified lakes. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental auditing and financial auditing services, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate experience in conducting audits, especially in environmental projects, and possess the capability to evaluate expenditures and report effectively to funding bodies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance visibility and credibility in the sector while contributing to critical ecological restoration efforts. ## Notice Background to BureLIFE Project The project is being delivered over the period September 2015 - November 2020 and is led by Natural England (as coordinating beneficiary). A grant agreement with the European Commission outlines the activities and deliverables the project will develop. The project is also partially funded by the UK Heritage Lottery Fund. The project's objectives are: 1. Improve the ecological condition of the Naturally Eutrophic lakes with Magnopotamion or Hydrocharition feature (H3150) within Hoveton Great Broad and Hudson's Bay, moving them into 'Unfavourable Recovering' condition by 2020 (thus contributing to Biodiversity 2020 targets). This will involve: a) Sediment removal from both water-bodies b) Biomanipulation of both lakes to achieve clear-water conditions, leading to an aquatic macrophytedominated state. 2. Beneficial re-use of sediment to create new areas of fen vegetation corresponding to the previous extent of marginal lake edge habitats, including Calcareous fens with Cladium mariscus habitat (H7210*) and to help restore eroded river banks. 3. Monitor the recovery process and disseminate best practice guidance associated with the restoration techniques to managers of similar habitats both within the SAC and elsewhere in the UK and Europe. 4. Raise awareness of anthropogenic impacts, improve physical and intellectual access and increase appreciation of biodiversity amongst local communities, visitors, land managers and range of other target audiences The site is located in Norfolk in the East of England. A requirement of the funding from the European Commission is to appoint an Auditor for the project by June 2018 who will undertake a Financial Audit of the project in the financial year 2020/21. The audit will cover the expenditure of the project for the period September 2015 to November 2020. The audit report will be submitted to the European Commission, along with the project's final report and statement of expenditure and income, at the end of January 2021. 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/c55b8271-9c7f-426c-8bef-8b501a033733 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 29 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE1 1NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90714000 - Environmental auditing ## Release History - 10 May 2018 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55b8271-9c7f-426c-8bef-8b501a033733 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55b8271-9c7f-426c-8bef-8b501a033733 10th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to esourcing portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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