Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cec-bf7c-70ce-8f31-544d80df5e7c/west-penwith-moors-and-downs-groundwater-quality-monitoring-strategy awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # West Penwith Moors and Downs: Groundwater Quality Monitoring Strategy [Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) Estimated value £10,000 to £25,000 Published 5 Oct 2023 Deadline Closed 23 Oct 2023 ## 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. - 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 is seeking the development of a groundwater monitoring strategy for eleven valley fens within the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI located in Cornwall.The aims of the monitoring are to 1. Understand the spatial and temporal variability in groundwater quality feeding the valley fens; 2.Inform our understanding of the condition of the valley fens in relation to groundwater quality; 3. Understand whether any thresholds (e.g., 2mg/l nitrate-N) are exceeded; 4. Inform our understanding of the potential sources of any elevated levels; 5. Provide a baseline to understand the effect of any future changes to land use or other activities within the catchment; and 6. Provide additional water quality data to inform modelling approaches to water quality. A key part of developing the monitoring strategy will be identifying suitable groundwater monitoring locations. The intended contract start date is 13th November 2023 and is for a period of 6 months until 30th April 2024. Additional 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 by 12 midday on 23/10/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Read full description ## CPV classification Environmental monitoring other than for construction Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a322389f-29b7-4370-a083-97fa9e11ea86) 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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