---
title: "Cheshire Sandstone Ridge AONB designation project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a68c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2023-02-17"
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# Cheshire Sandstone Ridge AONB designation project

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a68c

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## Summary

The buying organization, Natural England, is inviting tenders for the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge AONB designation project in the services category. The procurement stage is active with a tender deadline of March 20, 2023. The project involves urban planning and landscape architectural services in Cheshire. The contract period is from April 10, 2023, to December 31, 2025, with submission via electronic or written methods. Key dates include bid validity until July 20, 2023, and bid opening on March 20, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultants experienced in urban planning and landscape architecture to assist Natural England in the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge AONB designation project. Businesses offering services related to environmental protection and consultancy are well-suited to compete. The submission is required to adhere to Defra standard terms and conditions, and information is available on the Defra Network eTendering Portal for potential suppliers.

## Notice

The Natural England Board has approved a project to determine whether a new Cheshire Sandstone Ridge AONB should be designated and if so in which specific areas. 
It is our intention, through this contract, to employ a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to assist.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A project has been approved to determine whether a new Cheshire Sandstone Ridge AONB should be designated and if so in which specific areas. Important aspects of the Cheshire Sandstone Ridge AONB Designation Project will be to continue to test and refine the new process, including opportunities for further improvement. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004917-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND (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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2023 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004917-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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