Feasibility Study to reducing the impact of barriers to salmon migration and the wider natural processes of the River Avon

Concepts

• detailed understanding of the barriers
• research and development
• hampshire avon catchment partnership
• feasibility study
• wider natural processes of the river avon
• impact of barriers
• migration
• salmon migration
• outcome of feasibility studies
• strong likelihood of a barrier

Location

Description

A detailed understanding of the barriers to fish migration in the lower Avon will enable members of the Hampshire Avon Catchment Partnership to deliver a coordinated plan of action to ease or remove the barriers presenting the highest risk to the species within 3 years upon completion of these investigations. The outcome of feasibility studies is that there is a strong likelihood of a barrier being ready for removal. Detailed designs and capital works are subject to actions and costings detailed from the feasibility study.

CPV Codes

• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other 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 emma.tomlin@naturalengland.org.uk and sue.moore@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 16/06/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to emma.tomlin@naturalengland.org.uk and sue.moore@naturalengland.org.uk . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. RFQ Document Request for quotation 2023_Avon_Valley_SSSI.docx Pricing Schedule Pricing schedule Scenario + rate card Avon Valley SSSI_Barriers.xlsx Specification LIT 63283 - Guided Buying_Specification template.docx Standard T&Cs standard-condensed-terms River Avon Sytems SSSI.pdf