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title: "Eco-Hydrology and Peat Investigation - South Cumbria Raised Bogs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041097"
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published: "2024-02-14"
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# Eco-Hydrology and Peat Investigation - South Cumbria Raised Bogs

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041097

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## Summary

Natural England (Defra Network eTendering Portal) has awarded a contract to Bowland Ecology Ltd for the project titled "Eco-Hydrology and Peat Investigation - South Cumbria Raised Bogs". The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on environmental services. The project aims to review the ecohydrological status of three Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in South Cumbria. The contract value is £176,160 and was signed on January 31, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental services to engage in projects focused on restoring peat-forming conditions in sensitive ecosystems. Companies with expertise in ecohydrology and habitat restoration would be well-suited to compete for contracts that involve conducting investigations on peat deposits and the naturalised state of historic peatland systems. By participating in tenders like these, businesses can contribute to environmental conservation efforts and sustainable land management practices.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to review the ecohydrological status of the three SSSI's, with a focus on the peat deposits in the surrounding landscape and the potential for the restoration of peat-forming conditions in general, and in the context of ombrotrophic bog.
Investigation of the land beyond the SSSI boundary is of primary interest to this study, providing insight into the naturalised state of the historic peatland system hydrology and an account of the degree and effect of modifications over time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this project is to review the ecohydrological status of the three SSSI's, with a focus on the peat deposits in the surrounding landscape and the potential for the restoration of peat-forming conditions in general, and in the context of ombrotrophic bog.
Investigation of the land beyond the SSSI boundary is of primary interest to this study, providing insight into the naturalised state of the historic peatland system hydrology and an account of the degree and effect of modifications over time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004952-2024 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £176,160 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOWLAND ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2024 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004952-2024
- 31 Oct 2023 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032163-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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