Scope
Reference
SRP117
Description
A nine-month project based within The Lizard NNR concerning Marsh Fritillary metapopulations. The Botanical Advisor would provide advice concerning the state of Devil's-bit Scabious at 12 sites within the NNR with respect to its function as a larval foodplant for the Marsh Fritillary. Using Marsh Fritillary data, they would provide land management advice for implementation over the winter months 2025/2026, including visiting sites with the chosen habitat management contractors. They would also oversee the harvesting of scabious seed and liaise with a commercial nursery to grow the seed on for future planting out at sites.
Total value (estimated)
- £9,000 excluding VAT
- £10,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 June 2025 to 21 March 2026
- 8 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 June 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
13 June 2025, 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 steve.townsend@naturalengalnd.org.uk by 12 midday on 13 June 2025.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to steve.townsend@naturalengland.org.uk by 30 May 2025. 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
see RFQ
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
SRP117 Botanical Advisor Order Form NE Standard Goods & Services Terms.docx
Contract Draft
SRP117 Botanical Advisor Request for Quote.doc
RfQ
LIT 63284 - Guided Buying_Commercial Response Basic.docx
Commercial Response Template
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government