Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd5-7848-719d-a2df-05e2d860cce1/ecology-surveys-a46-newark-bypass-improvement-scheme closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Ecology Surveys - A46 Newark Bypass Improvement Scheme [Skanska Construction UK Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/skanska-construction-uk-limited) Estimated value £9,999 Published 2 Dec 2024 Deadline Closed 13 Dec 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The A46 Newark Bypass is a complex major infrastructure improvement scheme being developed by National Highways to widen the A46 to dual carriageway from the Farndon Roundabout to the Winthorpe Roundabout. The A46 Newark Bypass scheme requires ecology revalidation surveys prior to entering construction of the scheme to determine the presence/absence of species within and adjacent to the Order Limits. The following surveys are required and will require the applicant to arrange landowner access and to provide recommendations for further survey and completion of reports upon completion of each species-specific surveys. • Bat Survey (aerial, emergence/re-entry (inc. trees and buildings), transects, statics, hibernation) • Badger Survey • GCN Survey (HSI, eDNA, presence/absence) • Otter Survey (habitat assessment and field signs) • Reptile survey (presence/absence) • Water vole survey (habitat assessment and field signs) • Wintering bird survey • Breeding bird survey • Barn owl survey (pre-commencement survey for closure of nest sites) • Aquatic invertebrate survey (PSYM, rapid pond, riverine, ditch macroinvertebrate) • Terrestrial invertebrate survey • River physical habitat survey (river habitat, ditch condition assessment, river condition assessment) • Botanical surveys (extended phase 1, condition assessment, NVC) • Desk study (NBGRC, BTO Report) Additional information: If you would like to register your interest in this opportunity, please complete the attached Expression of Interest form and email to Please ensure your email subject contains the reference 0048.00 - Ecology Surveys. Please also include the requested attachments, including company brochure, case studues of similar works, and any Common Assessment Standard (CAS) Certificates for prequalification. Responses received shall be reviewed and shortlisted for inclusion in the formal tender of these works. Read full description ## CPV classification Environmental impact assessment for construction Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0e50da35-6074-446d-ab7b-f9ca836bb973) 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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