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title: "TVSP - Ecologist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030e4e"
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# TVSP - Ecologist

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030e4e

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## Summary

The University of Reading has initiated a public procurement process titled "TVSP - Ecologist," focusing on environmental engineering consultancy services. This tender is currently active and falls under the services category, with a contract value of £200,000. The procurement process has been classified as an open procedure, allowing for competitive bidding. The procurement aims to support feasibility studies for potential development opportunities south of the M4, necessitating flexible consultancy input. Key activities are expected to commence with bids being opened on 25th February 2022, and adherence to set submission deadlines is crucial for participating parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those equipped to handle various project scopes ranging from small studies to larger environmental assessments. Companies with expertise in planning, local environmental regulations, and project management in construction contexts would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the procurement is structured to engage consultants on a call-off basis within a core team, it allows for a diverse range of businesses to participate, fostering growth through ongoing engagement with a reputable institution like the University of Reading.

## Notice

As part of the University's on-going feasibility studies into potential development opportunities South of the M4, specialist input is now needed to assist the Commercial, Strategic Estates and Programme Management Teams in reviewing and developing those opportunities as they arise. This is likely to be a flexible role on a call off basis as part of a Core Team of key consultants under the Programme Management Office. Its aim being to rapidly mobilise support consultants as studies / workstreams arise. Works will vary from small standalone studies ending between RIBA Stage 0 and 2, to more detailed input needed to deliver simple site works, to larger commissions such as input into Local Plan Promotions and securing of Outline Planning consents. The chosen consultant will be expected to be able to service all commissions, regardless of scale, in a timely manner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the University's on-going feasibility studies into potential development opportunities South of the M4, specialist input is now needed to assist the Commercial, Strategic Estates and Programme Management Teams in reviewing and developing those opportunities as they arise. This is likely to be a flexible role on a call off basis as part of a Core Team of key consultants under the Programme Management Office. Its aim being to rapidly mobilise support consultants as studies / workstreams arise. Works will vary from small standalone studies ending between RIBA Stage 0 and 2, to more detailed input needed to deliver simple site works, to larger commissions such as input into Local Plan Promotions and securing of Outline Planning consents. The chosen consultant will be expected to be able to service all commissions, regardless of scale, in a timely manner.

Renewal: As described in the Procurement documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012706-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECOLOGICAL PLANNING & RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 07:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012706-2022
- 24 Jan 2022 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001973-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reading.ac.uk/procurement
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading

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