Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0d-7d38-73b3-81bf-1874464aaa2d/mff27-external-assistance-for-monitoring-species-dominated-sites awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # MFF27: External assistance for monitoring species-dominated sites [Peak District National Park Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/peak-district-national-park-authority) Pays 82% within 30 days Estimated value £48,000 Published 6 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Oct 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender • A design for ‘long-term’ field laboratories to investigate the effects of conservation actions on hydrology and key ecosystem services (biodiversity, water flow, water quality (esp. fluvial carbon), water tables, loss of eroded peat particles and peat accumulation behind gully blocks). • A design for intensive field trials to provide an early indication of the results of the longer-term trials. • Identifying and installing equipment to be used for monitoring hydrology and key ecosystem services within the long-term field laboratories and short-term intensive field trials. • A design for monitoring plans/schedules for MFFP staff to collect data from field equipment. • A design (and production) of robust protocols to cover data collection/storage/initial processing within MFFP. • Collation and analysis of data to provide structured scientific reports on the effects of conservation actions on hydrology and key ecosystem services, both from long-term and short-term trials. • Communication of progress internally to MFFP using: (i) quarterly updates; (ii) structured annual reports • Investigate relationships between vegetation survey data and remotely-sensed vegetation survey data . • Production of Final report. Additional information: Further information on the tender is available on the website at [moorsforthefuture.org.uk/tenders](http://www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/tenders) entitled 'Further Information, errata, clarifications' Read full description ## CPV classification Design and execution of research and development Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/47a2876d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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