--- title: "NW2702 Ecological Screening Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047df8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047df8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047df8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047df8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED" published: "2024-07-17" --- # NW2702 Ecological Screening Support Buyer: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047df8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047df8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047df8.json) ## Summary The Northumbrian Water Group Limited has initiated a tender process for the procurement of ecological screening support services under the title NW2702 Ecological Screening Support in the services category of environmental services. The tender submission deadline is on 9th August 2024 at 11:00 am. This opportunity involves conducting various ecological surveys, habitat assessments, licensing applications, and impact assessments. The procurement method is a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Businesses specializing in ecological services and environmental consultancy would find this tender lucrative for growth opportunities. Companies with expertise in habitat surveys, assessment of protected species, and ecological impact assessments are well-suited to compete. The contract offers potential extensions up to 24 months, presenting long-term business prospects. The opportunity is open to suppliers with relevant qualifications and experience in the ecological services sector, aiding in the development and expansion of their businesses. ## Notice The Northumbrian Water Conservation and Land Management Team currently undertake ecological screening of over six hundred projects each year. These projects range from minor connections, treatment work and pipeline refurbishments, through to mains renewal and major site upgrades. As part of this screening work, we carry out designated site checks, protected species surveys, hedgerow surveys, regional data checks and ecological walkover surveys. Based on initial findings we may then need to prepare method statements or obtain Natural England license's affecting designated sites or protected species. This workload is not split evenly throughout the year and consequently we experience periods of intense activity which can put a strain on the team as they try to assess projects in a timely manner. We are therefore seeking a schedule of agreed rates that would allow NWL to call upon qualified external support at busy times. ### Lot Information General Habitat survey, preliminary ecological appraisal, UKHab Survey Ecological habitat surveys: including site visits to conduct general habitat surveys, preliminary ecological appraisals. Using UKHabs or Phase 1 methodology (depending on the purpose of the survey), the identification of priority habitats; important hedgerows; protected species; invasive species and recommendations for any further detailed surveys. Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for up to a further 24 months. Habitat Regulation Assessments in accordance with CIEEM guidelines Habitat Regulation Assessments: in accordance with CIEEM guidelines. Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months. Natural England licence application: where impacts have been identified affecting designated sites or protected species. Natural England licence application: where impacts have been identified affecting designated sites or protected species. Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months. Ecological impact assessments: for inclusion with planning documents. Ecological impact assessments: for inclusion with planning documents. Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months. Biodiversity net gain work including river morphological assessments Biodiversity net gain work including river morphological assessments: including baseline assessments, recommendations for potential habitat enhancement and creation. Production of documents for including with planning applications. Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months. Specialist surveys: using appropriately qualified staff. Specialist surveys: using appropriately qualified staff. Surveys could include bats; badgers; reptiles; water voles; birds and amphibians, breeding birds, invertebrates, invasive species, arb assessments; plus ecological clerk of works. Staff should meet CIEEM key competency requirements for species surveys. Renewal: The length of the contract may be extended by negotiation with the supplier for a further 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021941-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | £6,150,000 | | 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 | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 79311000 - Survey services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2024 at 07:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021941-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://s1.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ - https://www.nwl.co.uk - https://www.nwl.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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