Scope
Reference
Strensall Aquatic Invertebrates 2025
Description
The aim of this contract is to undertake a comprehensive, aquatic invertebrate survey throughout 2025, on both the existing 'Strensall Common SSSI' and adjacent proposed SSSI sites: 'World's End Former Plantation', 'World's End' and 'Sandburn Wood'. Evaluate the conservation quality of recorded species, samples and assemblages in local, regional and national contexts, using appropriate, recognised metrics. Survey work to be undertaken April-September.
Total value (estimated)
- £13,500 excluding VAT
- £16,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2025 to 31 January 2026
- 10 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 March 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
17 March 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to simon.christian@naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on 17 March 2025.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to simon.christian@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Full details outlined in the RFQ.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
2025 Strensall Aquatic Inverts survey specification FINAL.docx
RFQ
2025 Strensall Aquatic Inverts Order Form NE Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions.docx
Order Form
2025 Strensall Aquatic Inverts Survey Guided Buying Commercial Response Basic.docx
Commercial Response
Strensall Aquatic Invertebrates 2025 Q&As.docx
Clarifications to Bidders Questions
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Simon Christian
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government