Scope
Reference
HISEAP22042025
Description
Homes in Somerset is seeking a professional consultant to undertake inspections and surveys to identify the presence of bats and nesting birds within the roof voids of their residential properties prior to roof works being undertaken. The contractor should be prepared to work during daylight and dusk hours to carry out these surveys. They may also be required to carry out the duties of the ecological clerk of works and prepare and organise bat licences where required. Up to 40 properties are anticipated per annum.
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to 3 extensions of 12 months may be possible if services are required and agreed with the contractor
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
Contract locations
- UKK23 - Somerset
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- Suppliers from Somerset
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Conditions of participation
Consultants must be registered with appropriate organisation and must have relevant experience.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 May 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
27 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please submit to procurement@homesinsomerset.org
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Bids will be scored up to 60% quality, 30% price and 10% social value as detailed in the tender documents
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Specification document Ecological surveys v2 - Copy.docx
Expressions of interest and to obtain a tender pack email procurement@homesinsomset.org
Invitation to Tender (ITT) below threhold.docx
Further details can be obtained by emailing procurement@homesinsomerset.org
Technical specifications to be met
http://www.homesinsomerset.org
Contracting authority
HOMES IN SOMERSET LIMITED
- Companies House: 05596060
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDXY-4582-ZCWZ
3rd Floor Bridgwater House
Bridgwater
TA6 3AR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jo Hutchins
Telephone: +441278435244
Email: procurement@homesinsomerset.org
Website: http://www.homesinsomerset.org
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government