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Analysis to establish comparability of People and Nature Surveys across UK nations-Natural England wishes to commission a supplier to carry out analysis to identify whether - and in what ways - the People and Nature Surveys for England can be compared with equivalent projects in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The supplier should carry out analysis to identify how each survey measures key concepts, as well as sample composition, frequency of collection and mode of data collection. The supplier should produce a concise report summarising findings suitable for publication ...

Unexploded Ordinance Studies for 23/24 England Ecosystem Survey Monads-The overall aim of the contract is to: - Carry out pre-desk study UXO searches and; - Detailed desk studies and risk assessments on selected sites The contractor shall carry out pre-desk study UXO searches across up to 192 England Ecosystem Survey monads (a 1km² square). The pre-desk study UXO searches shall identify historical and current bombing or miliary activities on or affecting the site, and provide recommendations for detailed desk studies for entire or parts of the sites.<...

Developing a risk register for a State of Natural Capital Report-As part of a wider State of Natural Capital Report, Natural England is seeking to develop a risk register to assess risk to asset-service relationships, and explore how global and direct drivers of change may be affecting natural capital assets over the short- and long-term future. These insights will improve Natural England's understanding of how ecosystem assets and services contribute to mitigating selected risks to UK security and prosperity, and help with communicating the risk of a de...

Extraction and analysis of Great Crested Newt eDNA samples via single species and metabarcoding-This project involves DNA extraction and analysis from filters for single species GCN assay on ~100 samples and metabarcoding with 2 primers on a subset of samples. Results to be written up in a Natural England commissioned report and data, including FASTQ files to be submitted as outputs. 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

Oral Histories RFQ-This is a 6-month contract to deliver primary data collection in two case study locations on the Yorkshire coast. Data will be collected using face-to-face oral history interview methods and will require regular travel and a flexible approach to working. Training will be provided and key outputs of the contract will be raw data.

tNCEA Underground Utilities Searches 23/24-England Ecosystem Survey (EES) which aims to assess the current state of vegetation, habitats, landscapes and soils in England and to monitor long-term changes. Utilities searches will be required to ensure safety of all surveyors and protection of underground assets on each EES survey site when carrying out soil surveys.

An Intertidal Seagrass Survey of the Solent-Natural England are seeking an RFQ for an Intertidal Survey of Seagrass beds throughout the Solent. This should consist of a sampling design which will build on previous surveys and allow comparable data, and walkover surveys at all sites. We anticipate on-site surveys to take place over a 10 day period, with pre-survey deskwork and thorough post survey data analysis and reporting. Please read the specification for more details.

mNCEA Use and Existence Values for Wading Birds-This contract is about designing a series of surveys to generate values for natural capital assets, delivering the data collection and econometric analysis for this work area. We provide details below.

Wetland Design-Design suitable wetland systems, on 3 farms within the Northumberland/ Tweed catchment, that will help to reduce excess nutrient and sediment load (Nitrate, Phosphate and fine sediment) from entering the River Tweed and Northumbrian coastal waters. Works are intended to commence in Summer 2023 with Designs completed by late 2023 to early 2024.

Livestock fencing replacement and new livestock corral - Elm House Farm-Livestock fencing replacement and new livestock corral - Elm House Farm