Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra and ALBs
Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
Contact
Nina Brittain
Telephone
+44 2087204558
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Potential Impacts of Gamebird Release on Habitats and Invertebrates in Protected Sites
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Natural England is seeking a contractor to deliver all aspects of planning, fieldwork, analysis and reporting. The project will cover two fieldwork seasons (spring / summer 2023 and 2024) across approximately 40 sites distributed across England. It is anticipated the study will include 20 sites with gamebird rearing and release activities and 20 paired control sites.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Natural England is delivering a piece of research for Defra, to investigate the potential impacts of releasing gamebirds (predominantly pheasants, also potentially red-legged partridges) on habitats and invertebrate species in protected sites. Predominantly these sites will be Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) but may also include Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs).
Natural England is seeking a contractor to deliver all aspects of planning, fieldwork, analysis and reporting. The project will cover two fieldwork seasons (spring / summer 2023 and 2024) across approximately 40 sites distributed across England. It is anticipated the study will include 20 sites with gamebird rearing and release activities and 20 paired control sites. Methodologies are largely developed and will be specified within the Request For Quotation, but will include:
• Measurements of soil chemistry indicative of any eutrophication effects
• Measurements of ground vegetation, including tree growth and species composition
• Measurements of tree flora (e.g. bryophytes) indicative of air pollution effects
• Measurements of key invertebrate species within habitats close to gamebird activities
Following successful fieldwork campaigns, the contractor will be required to analyse data within an appropriate statistical framework, and report to Natural England.
two.2.14) Additional information
Expected Timeline:
ITT to be published by 25 November 2022
Proposals due by 23 December 2022
Project start by 1 March 2023
Update reports Throughout project
Steering group Throughout project
Full report by end November 2024
Defra would welcome feedback from the market to gauge the level of interest from potential bidders for the project.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 November 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No