--- title: "Quote for supply of report into cumulative development on Gwent Levels" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147454" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147454" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147454.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147454.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVING LEVELS LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP" published: "2025-01-17" --- # Quote for supply of report into cumulative development on Gwent Levels Buyer: LIVING LEVELS LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147454 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147454) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147454.json) ## Summary The Living Levels Landscape Partnership is seeking to commission a report examining the cumulative impact of development on the Gwent Levels landscape. This tender falls under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services and is conducted under the open procurement method. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the tender period, which ends on 14th February 2025, with the award expected to be finalised by 21st February 2025. The project is located in Newport, Wales, and it focuses on evaluating the landscape changes and proposing mitigation strategies to address the negative impacts of cumulative development. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with experience in environmental impact assessments, landscape analysis, and strategic planning to contribute to a high-profile project aimed at preserving the Gwent Levels. Businesses that have previously successfully completed similar commissions, especially those with relevant geographic experience, and that can demonstrate comprehensive data analysis and recommendation capabilities will find this contract particularly suitable. The project’s scope, with its emphasis on both data review and actionable recommendations, offers substantial potential for expertise showcase and business growth through high-quality, impactful work. ## Notice Our Living Levels is looking to commission a report reviewing the effect of cumulative development on the Gwent Levels landscape.The Gwent Levels has been subject to a significant amount of development in recent years. This development has had several effects on the landscape, including:* Loss of habitat* Fragmentation of habitat* Fragmentation of the historic landscape* Degradation of water quality* Increased noise and light pollution* Visual impactsThere is a growing concern that the cumulative effects of development are having a significant negative impact on the landscape. This project will aim to assess the scale and extent of these impacts, and to make recommendations for how they can be mitigated.The scope of work for this project will include the following:1. Review of existing data: A review of existing data on Gwent Levels will be conducted. This data will include information on the landscape's geology, soils, hydrology, vegetation, and wildlife, the location and extent of development, the condition of the landscape, and the presence of any threatened or endangered species.2. Analysis of data: The data collected during the review of existing data will be analysed to assess the cumulative effects of development on Gwent Levels. This analysis will consider the direct, indirect, and secondary impacts of development.3. Recommendations: Recommendations will be made for how the cumulative effects of development on Gwent Levels can be mitigated. These recommendations may include changes to land use planning policies, the development of new regulations, or the implementation of restoration projects.ServicesA report that summarises the findings of the assessment and makes recommendations for mitigation.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147454.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:147454)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147454 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVING LEVELS LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP18 2BW | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Newport | | Electoral ward | Llanwern | | Westminster constituency | Newport East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 14:06 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147454 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497174&idx=1 31st January 2025 - Consultant's brief - Development review - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497174&idx=2 31st January 2025 - Consultant's brief - Development review ## Notice URLs - https://www.livinglevels.org.uk/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147454.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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