Scope
Reference
NE081025FOB
Description
In collaboration with partners, Natural England is seeking to better understand and gather evidence on declining wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland area which also hosts the UK's largest Lesser black-backed gull colony. Natural England is seeking a contractor to design a field research proposal which aims to address the evidence gaps identified in the Request for Quotation document. The study design will be used to support wildlife licensing applications in this area.
Total value (estimated)
- £15,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 November 2025 to 8 February 2026
- Possible extension to 13 February 2026
- 3 months, 4 days
Description of possible extension:
A one week extension can be requested to complete the proposal If for any reason it has not been possible to deliver the contract within the original timeframe.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
2 November 2025, 11:59pm
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 NECCU@Naturalengland.org.uk by 23:59 on Sunday 2nd November 2025.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to NECCU@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
RFQ Research proposal, Studying the impacts of large gulls on wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland.docx
RFQ
Research & Development Order Form November 2023.docx
Order Form
Commercial response template.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: Emma How
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government