Scope
Reference
NE090326CC
Description
A full repeat vegetation survey for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project at Chobham Common NNR. A vegetation survey comprising recording of plant species presence and cover, and other attributes across 50 2mx2m permanent monitoring plots across the site. Preparation work includes relocating the permanent plot markers - feno markers - and re-recording the exact location using high-accuracy gps. The collected data is provided on an Excel template and quality assured, with a short summary report. The contract will also include collecting a soil sample near to each of the 50 plots.
Total value (estimated)
- £13,333 excluding VAT
- £16,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 April 2026 to 31 December 2026
- 8 months, 18 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79311000 - Survey services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
31 March 2026, 12:00pm
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 keeley.spate@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 31/03/2026.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to keeley.spate@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 available in the RFQ.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Request for Quotation LTMN Chobham Common vegetation survey.docx
RFQ
Order Form NE Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions Chobham Common.docx
Order Form
Commercial Response Basic.docx
Commercial Response
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Keeley Spate
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government