Published date: 23 April 2024
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Location of contract
North East
Value of contract
£1 to £18,500
Procurement reference
NEJH230424TTFC
Published date
23 April 2024
Closing date
31 May 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
21 June 2024
Contract end date
30 August 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
This piece of research is Phase 2 of the Tees Tidelands footpath project. We want to appoint contractors / consultants to work with Natural England, RSPB Saltholme and an identified Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) to complete a technical investigation and methodological research report that will achieve two aims.
Aim 1:
Make full technical recommendations, via a research report, regarding the safe planning and construction options for the south section of the proposed footpath route. This includes safe and effective planning, engineering and fabrication/design/cost options for the 2 x structures that will allow the footpath to cross identified 2 x pipeline chambers. The chambers are built from concrete with a steel protective hood and protect the mixed gas pipeline corridor as it traverses from the above ground to lay under Cowpen Bewley Road.
Aim 2:
This research also aims to provide an example of good practice in collaborative working between an NSIP project and local environmental organisations to improve green infrastructure whilst meeting myriad health and safety requirements. The outcomes of this research will be shared with partners and wider organisations to act as an example of good practice to inform the potential to develop future green infrastructure projects alongside NSIP projects located within and external to designated SSSI sites.
The research report will therefore document methodologies and best-practice approaches used to effectively engage and work with the identified infrastructure project and e-NGOs in order to achieve positive outcomes for the construction of new green infrastructure.
More information
Attachments
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- Phase 2 TTF RFQ Final 230424.docx
- Bidding documents
- RFQ
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- Phase 2 TTF R&D Order Form 230424.docx
- Contract draft
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- Phase 2 TTF Commercial Response Template 230424.docx
- Evaluation report
Additional text
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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 vicky.ward@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 31/05/2024.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to vicky.ward@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Vicky Ward
Address
Natural England
Lancaster House, Hampshire Court
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7YH
United Kingdom
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Closing: 31 May 2024, 12pm