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LB Hillingdon - Ecology Review of Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs

Descriptions

The London Borough of Hillingdon ('the Council') has commenced a review of the Local Plan to address the strategic policies held within the London Plan (2021). The Council was looking to appoint a suitably qualified and competent consultant to undertake a local ecology review in order to support both the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and its plan-making process. This review will cover: A.Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs). B. A limited number (maximum 10) of large sites brought forward through the Call for Sites exercise with the potential for significant existing ecological value. The primary objective is to undertake an ecology review in order to support both the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and the plan-making process through sound evidence to support ecological designations. The information will be used as inputs for establishing the existing ecological value of sites via Natural England's Biodiversity Metric, in order to both implement BNG and designate non-statutory sites through the Local Plan. The information should be based on a sound methodology and industry best practice. The outputs should be mapped, visual and digitally orientated. Work should be undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced consultant. The contract term is for 12 months Proposed budget- £96,000 The project is funded by Defra.

Timeline

Published Date :

8th Mar 2024 1 year ago

Deadline :

24th Nov 2023 2 years ago

Contract Start :

1st Jan 2024

Contract End :

31st Dec 2024

Tender Regions

Keywords

fauna rehabilitation

land resource governance

ecological safeguarding

wildlife conservation

species monitoring

resource sustainability planning

biodiversity conservation strategy

integrated ecology planning

resource use optimization

natural resource management planning

watershed management planning

conservation strategy design

wildlife habitat management

ecosystem service mapping

habitat restoration planning

endangered species protection

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Workflows

Status :

Awarded

Procedure :

OpenNonOJEU

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

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Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

Tender

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk