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awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Conservation of Butterflies, West England Forestry Commission

[Forestry Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission)

Pays 93% within 30 days

Estimated value

£70,000 to £100,000

Published

8 Aug 2017

Deadline

Closed

25 Sept 2017

## 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.

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## About this tender

The purpose of this contract is to ensure the conservation of key butterfly and moth species across the Forestry Commission Public Forest Estate in the West England Forest District.

The successful contractor must be able to work over a large geographic area, have the ability to deliver the wide remit of the contract over the five year period and the necessary skills to bring Forestry Commission staff, communities and key stakeholders together to ensure the conservation of declining populations.

Excellent butterfly and moth / botanical identification skills, an understanding of species habitat requirements and woodland and open habitat conservation for Lepidoptera is a prerequisite.

## CPV classification

Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5e67e426-1c1d-41b1-9b99-5993a5045496)

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