To establish baseline data on predator abundance and behaviour in and around a sample of wooded and non-wooded cloughs (valleys) within the South Pennine Moors Special Protection Area (SPA)

Concepts

• environmental monitoring
• leeds
• mammalian predator data abundance
• mammalian predator abundance
• predator abundance
• wooded and non-wooded cloughs
• baseline data
• behaviour
• around
• sample

Location

Description

A quotation is sought to establish baseline data on mammalian predator abundance and behaviour within two locations in the South Pennines Moors SPA. This contract will set up a network of trail cameras in and around two wooded cloughs (valleys) and two non-wooded cloughs, with cameras extending onto the adjacent open moorland in both instances. The network of cameras is intended to capture data on mammalian predator data abundance and behaviour to inform further research work.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

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 clare.pinches@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 15th January 2024 If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to clare.pinches@naturalengland.org.uk and kathryn.godfrey@naturalengland.org.uk Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. RFQ South Pennines Predator baseline study- NE template - FINAL 18.12.23.docx Order Form NE Standard Goods Services Terms and Conditions - South Pennines Baseline Predator Study.docx NE_Commercial Response basic.docx Order Form NE Standard Goods Services Terms and Conditions - South Pennines Baseline Predator Study_PBA (002)_Redacted.pdf