Little Sea, Studland - carp control

A Tender Notice
by THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
4 year
Value
£70K
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
25 Apr 2025
Delivery
01 Jul 2025 to 31 May 2029
Deadline
30 May 2025 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

A request for proposal to control non-native invasive Carp in a 33ha freshwater lake known as Little Sea on the Studland Peninsula, located within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. This four year contract is part of a project funded by a Natural England Conservation Enhancement Scheme. The removal of Carp by specialist contractors has been undertaken since 2014, with over 4 tonnes of fish removed from the lake to date. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience including of working in sensitive habitats on protected sites, proposed solution and cost. Full details including how to apply are in the attached Request for Proposals document.

CPV Codes

  • 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

NT RFP1 Little Sea carp control.pdf Experience of previous contractor summary of Carp removal techniques 2013-2024.pdf Summary of carp removal 2013-2022.pdf Environmental site rules for contractors (1) (1).pdf

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