Scope
Reference
Peatland Survey Contractor
Description
We are seeking Peatland Survey Contractors to provide costings for completion of surveys across peatland habitats within the CCaLL Catchment, located in the Calderdale and Kirklees area. The peatland area within the scope of the CCaLL project is in the region of 7.5k ha, we would be looking to survey around 3k ha of this land, with a focus on prioritised sites (final scope to be agreed). These habitats are not only important for wildlife in the area, and potential flood and wildfire defence, the peatland is also a major carbon store, the area includes predominantly blanket bog, wet and dry heath, mires, flushes, fringing clough woodlands and willow scrub. The moors support wildlife including Curlew, Dunlin, Golden Plover and Short Eared Owl, and include SSSI and SPA designated areas. As part of the long-term Landscape Recovery plan for this area, we require baseline survey information (primarily peat depth and vegetation) to inform potential interventions to the land and provide a basis for future monitoring. The surveys must meet the standards set by DEFRA and detailed in its Landscape Recovery Peatland Field Survey Protocol, which covers suitable methodologies for peatlands and other shallow peat habitats. We anticipate post-contract site visits to take place towards the end of July 2025, with the survey work to be carried out between 1st August 2025, to be completed by 30th November 2025 (factoring in shoot season on shot moors), with the sites specified for detailed surveys to be prioritised.
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 July 2025 to 15 December 2025
- 4 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Contract locations
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
The Borough Council of Calderdale
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQT-4842-NXXN
Town Hall, Crossley Street
Halifax
HX1 1UJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: James Allen
Telephone: +44 1422288001
Email: james.allen@calderdale.gov.uk
Website: https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government