Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ccf-6ca2-73ed-b8e5-17835288b8c1/strategic-framework-for-the-future-requirements-of-water-level-management-on-the awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Strategic Framework for the future requirements of water level management on the Somerset Levels and Moors [Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) Estimated value Not stated Published 2 Nov 2022 Deadline Closed 18 Nov 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Natural England have received funding from the Somerset Rivers Authority to deliver a number of projects under a Strategic Approach to Mitigation scheme. One of the projects was to review and update the series of Water Level Management Plans that cover the Somerset Levels and Moors area, to ensure that all plans provide suitable water level management to maintain the SPA, Ramsar and SSSI features and Functionally Linked Land. The aims of this research report are: - To identify/describe the main drivers for change across the landscape and how it fits with strategic government/local legislation/policy/plans. - Explore the present / future pressures and challenges that water level management system will need to accommodate and overcome to enable nature recovery. - To carry out research into how Water Level Management should change to address future demands on the landscape. - To provide answers to key questions that will help inform the process of updating the system of Water Level Management in the Somerset Wetlands landscape area. - Presentation to key stakeholders of main findings (online) Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Invitation to Quote and associated documents. Email your response to: . Tenders to be received no later than 17:00 on 18/11/2022. To find out more about this opportunity you can email Simon Phelps on the email given, or ring on 07442627648. 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