Wintering Hen Harrier Survey of the Humber Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA), Yorkshire/ Lincolnshire

Concepts

• humber estuary
• york
• environmental services
• natural england
• wintering hen harrier survey
• humber estuary special protection area
• findings of the survey results
• winter hen harrier surveys
• wintering months
• spa

Location

Description

Natural England would like a wintering hen harrier survey to be undertaken on the Humber Estuary during the wintering months (November 2022 - March 2023). It will follow the methodology outlined in Bird Monitoring Methods: A Manual of Techniques for Key UK Species (Gilbert et al. 1998) for winter Hen harrier surveys. Natural England have identified the following SSSI units on The Humber Estuary SSSI that will need to be surveyed 76-79; 81-83; 98-105; 150-162; 166-169. A final report in March 2023 will be produced on the findings of the survey results to Natural England. Further details on the methodology requirements are included within the RFQ.

CPV Codes

• 90700000 - Environmental services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and email your response to emily.paterson@naturalengland.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 12:00 on 4th November 2022 GMT. If you have any further questions please email emily.paterson@naturalengland.gov.uk all enquires by 17:00 the 28th October 2022 BST. RFQ Humber Estuary Winter Hen Harrier Survey RFQ.pdf