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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: Ecology Surveys – A46 Newark Bypass Improvement Scheme
2. Awarding Authority:
SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED
1 Hercules Way

WATFORD
England
WD39SW
Contact: Tom Goodwin
Email: Tom.Goodwin@skanska.co.uk
Phone:
URL:
3. Contract Type: Works
4. Description: The A46 Newark Bypass is a complex major infrastructure improvement scheme being developed by National Highways to widen the A46 to dual carriageway from the Farndon Roundabout to the Winthorpe Roundabout.

The A46 Newark Bypass scheme requires ecology revalidation surveys prior to entering construction of the scheme to determine the presence/absence of species within and adjacent to the Order Limits. The following surveys are required and will require the applicant to arrange landowner access and to provide recommendations for further survey and completion of reports upon completion of each species-specific surveys.

• Bat Survey (aerial, emergence/re-entry (inc. trees and buildings), transects, statics, hibernation)
• Badger Survey
• GCN Survey (HSI, eDNA, presence/absence)
• Otter Survey (habitat assessment and field signs)
• Reptile survey (presence/absence)
• Water vole survey (habitat assessment and field signs)
• Wintering bird survey
• Breeding bird survey
• Barn owl survey (pre-commencement survey for closure of nest sites)
• Aquatic invertebrate survey (PSYM, rapid pond, riverine, ditch macroinvertebrate)
• Terrestrial invertebrate survey
• River physical habitat survey (river habitat, ditch condition assessment, river condition assessment)
• Botanical surveys (extended phase 1, condition assessment, NVC)
• Desk study (NBGRC, BTO Report)
5. CPV Codes:
71313440 – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
71313450 – Environmental monitoring for construction
90721700 – Endangered species protection services
71313400 – Environmental impact assessment for construction
6. NUTS Codes: UKH23
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: East Midlands
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
048.00 – Ecology Surveys
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: £9,999
10. Start Date: 01/03/2025
11. End Date: 31/12/2025
12. Closing Date: 13/12/2024
13. Other Information:
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If you would like to register your interest in this opportunity, please complete the attached Expression of Interest form and email to tom.goodwin@skanska.co.uk

Please ensure your email subject contains the reference 0048.00 – Ecology Surveys.

Please also include the requested attachments, including company brochure, case studues of similar works, and any Common Assessment Standard (CAS) Certificates for prequalification.

Responses received shall be reviewed and shortlisted for inclusion in the formal tender of these works.
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