Scope
Description
South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) invites tenders for the provision of Ecological consultation and services to support the ongoing construction of an extension to the Centurion Way. The Project Team are seeking to establish a single supplier framework working to support the ecological requirements of the project from 18 May 2026 to 18 May 2028 with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months. The requirement includes the following three elements;
• Environmental Clerk of Works
• Ecological Consultation
• Ecological Services
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £312,000 excluding VAT
- £374,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2028
- Possible extension to 17 May 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
An option to extend the framework for up to 1 further year, depending on the progress of construction.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The hourly rates for staff roles to be deployed on the framework, submitted in the successful tenderer's bid, will be fixed for the duration of the framework.
This is a single supplier framework, and call-offs will be awarded via a direct award.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
2 April 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% | |
| Quality | The quality element will be made up of the following criteria: Resourcing 45% Approach to the framework (methodology) 35% Sustainability 10% Social value 10% |
Quality | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home
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Contracting authority
South Downs National Park Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDL-9528-MNGZ
South Downs Centre, North Street
Midhurst
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@southdowns.gov.uk
Website: https://www.southdowns.gov.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government