Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf6-2212-7168-ac2b-a52a5e0ede47/dgt-passive-phosphorous-sampling-study-and-analysis-for-life-r4ever-kent-life20 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DGT Passive Phosphorous sampling study and analysis for LIFE R4ever Kent (LIFE20 NAT/UK/OO1001013) [Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) Estimated value £10,000 to £49,999 Published 1 Nov 2023 Deadline Closed 1 Dec 2023 ## 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 The LIFE R4ever Kent project will restore and revitalise the River Kent SAC and its wider catchment, so it is more resilient to environmental pressures. Freshwater pearl mussel (FPM) (S1029) is a keystone species which requires clean gravel habitats and low suspended solids/nutrient loading. Improved water and habitat quality (including H3260 habitat) will benefit other aquatic/terrestrial species including the endangered White clawed crayfish (S1092) and provide optimum conditions for FPM's salmonid hosts. The project will trial new techniques, provide targeted advice and training and promote better replication/communication. Natural England (lead partner) is working in partnership with South Cumbria Rivers Trust, Environment Agency and Freshwater Biological Association. The project is financially supported by LIFE, a financial instrument of the European Commission. The LIFE R4ever Kent project aims to use DGT Passive Phosphorous sampling for two purposes: 1.to inform advice to land managers in the catchment by identifying priority farms for targeted management advice and restoration works where there are higher concentrations of P in the adjacent watercourses, and 2.provide new data on P levels informing Freshwater Pearl Mussel reintroduction site suitability. The new sampling and data created from the project should provide evidence to allow an assessment of P concentrations at specific sites in the Special Area of Conservation measured against the target of 0.005mg/l levels of P required for FPMs. The assessment will include consideration of P concentrations revealed in the context of the land use practices upstream of the sample points. The quotation requested relates to the provision of the necessary expertise, equipment, methodology, laboratory analysis, data review and reporting to facilitate and interpret a programme of DGT Passive Phosphorous sampling. The requirement is split into 7 activities: - Study formation - Sample kits - Deployment kits - Sample analysis - Interim report writing - Final report writing - Courier/postage costs 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 18:00 on 01/12/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to by 18:00 on 24/11/2023. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Read full description ## CPV classification Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dfa71839-cdfa-43f6-8691-5aeea9e47c71) 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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