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title: "Ecology Surveys Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d3f9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED - ECOLOGY SURVEYS FRAMEWORK"
published: "2025-01-17"
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# Ecology Surveys Framework

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED - ECOLOGY SURVEYS FRAMEWORK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d3f9

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## Summary

Portsmouth Water Limited is initiating a procurement process for an Ecology Surveys Framework, intended to carry out a range of environmental services across Portsmouth, Hampshire, and West Sussex. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with interested parties requested to submit their Expressions of Interest by 21st February 2025. This framework will be divided into lots covering terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology, and arboriculture, with the overall tender value estimated at GBP 1,762,376. The initiative is aimed at assessing and maintaining the ecological health of various sites within the specified regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in environmental management and consultancy services. Companies specialising in areas such as terrestrial and aquatic ecology surveys, biodiversity monitoring, and arboricultural assessments would be well-suited to compete. The structure of the framework allows for multiple lots, ensuring that small to medium-sized enterprises can equally participate and contribute to local ecological preservation efforts. Participation in this tender can provide sustained business growth through long-term collaboration with Portsmouth Water Limited on vital environmental projects.

## Notice

Portsmouth Water is proposing to enter into a Framework Agreement for the provision of a range of ecology surveys throughout their operational area in Portsmouth, Hampshire and West Sussex. The services will be divided into lots covering terrestrial ecology, aquatic ecology and arboriculture.

### Lot Information

Terrestrial Ecology

A range of desk and field surveys to establish the presence or absence of species including bats, the hazel dormouse, otter, water vole, badger, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies and moths. The surveys will collect information on sites, site information, species records, habitat information and distribution including population forecasts. Other services to be provided will include surveys using the National Vegetation Classification and Biodiversity Net Gain. Surveys may include a suitably qualified Ecological Clerk of Works as required.

Aquatic Ecology

A range of river and bankside surveys to provide habitat mapping and reporting. The surveys will include invertibrates, aquatic plants and fish. Surveys will include Modular River Physical Surveys, River Condition Assessments, habitat mapping, surveys of macroinvertibrates and macrophytes as well as water quality monitoring and laboratory analysis.

Arboriculture

Services to provide an arboricultural impact assessment, method statement and tree protection plan to record species, dimensions and quality of the trees on the various sites. Services of an arboriculturalist will also be required to monitor and supervise works as a watching brief during site clearance and construction. Services will include tree inspections and tree hazard assessments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001618-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,762,376 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH WATER LIMITED - ECOLOGY SURVEYS FRAMEWORK |
| Locality | HAVANT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO9 1LG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Havant |
| Electoral ward | Havant St Faith's |
| Westminster constituency | Havant |
| Delivery location | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLJ35 South Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 10:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001618-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.portsmouthwater.co.uk

## Provenance

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