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30 by 30 conservation/ecological assessment & plan

  • First published: 02 September 2025
  • Last modified: 02 September 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-059267
Published by:
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
Authority ID:
AA22450
Publication date:
02 September 2025
Deadline date:
30 September 2025
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
Yes
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This tender is offered as part of the Naturally Connected Project and is funded as part of the Nature Networks programme, supported by funding from the Welsh Government and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.We wish to invite a tender to provide:Objective 1: 30 by 30 Land Assessment Framework for the Terrestrial EnvironmentA proposal outlining a clear, step-by-step system for the nomination, initial screening, and full evaluation of land against Welsh and IUCN definitions contributing to the 30x30 conservation target within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.Objective 2: Mapped Audit & Progress NarrativeA GIS-based audit of land currently contributing and potentially contributing (“candidate” land) to the 30 by 30 target. Include a narrative report that summarises current progress, baseline coverage, and strategic gaps. Apply techniques to resolve overlaps and duplication.Objective 3: Scoping Additional Candidate LandIdentify and evaluate additional land parcels that may be targeted for inclusion toward the 30x30 goal using a dual approach considering both land suitability and local opportunity. Provide a mapped output of candidate sites along with a narrative justification for priority sites to target based on biodiversity value, ecological connectivity, and land-use feasibility.Objective 4: Strategic Action PlanDevelop a detailed action plan guiding the National Park Authority on actions required to meet the 30x30 target. Include short-, medium-, and long-term milestones and recommendations for monitoring, reporting, and governance.Objective 5: Ecological Network AssessmentAssess the extent to which implementation of the 30x30 action plan will support the development of Resilient Ecological Networks (RENs). Provide a narrative on the landscape-scale benefits and gaps and suggest refinements to maximise ecological resilience.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement description

This tender is offered as part of the Naturally Connected Project and is funded as part of the

Nature Networks programme, supported by funding from the Welsh Government and The National Lottery

Heritage Fund.

We wish to invite a tender to provide:

Objective 1: 30 by 30 Land Assessment Framework for the Terrestrial Environment

A proposal outlining a clear, step-by-step system for the nomination, initial screening, and full

evaluation of land against Welsh and IUCN definitions contributing to the 30x30 conservation target

within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Objective 2: Mapped Audit & Progress Narrative

A GIS-based audit of land currently contributing and potentially contributing (“candidate” land) to

the 30 by 30 target. Include a narrative report that summarises current progress, baseline

coverage, and strategic gaps. Apply techniques to resolve overlaps and duplication.

Objective 3: Scoping Additional Candidate Land

Identify and evaluate additional land parcels that may be targeted for inclusion toward the 30x30

goal using a dual approach considering both land suitability and local opportunity. Provide a

mapped output of candidate sites along with a narrative justification for priority sites to target

based on biodiversity value, ecological connectivity, and land-use feasibility.

Objective 4: Strategic Action Plan

Develop a detailed action plan guiding the National Park Authority on actions required to meet the

30x30 target. Include short-, medium-, and long-term milestones and recommendations for monitoring,

reporting, and governance.

Objective 5: Ecological Network Assessment

Assess the extent to which implementation of the 30x30 action plan will support the development of

Resilient Ecological Networks (RENs). Provide a narrative on the landscape-

scale benefits and gaps and suggest refinements to maximise ecological resilience.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL14 - South West Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

30000 GBP to 30000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

13 October 2025, 00:00AM to 31 March 2026, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Llanion Park

Town/City: Pembroke Dock

Postcode: SA72 6DY

Country: United Kingdom

Website: www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZVG-5411-ZNBP

Contact name: Sarah Evans

Email: catrine@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk

Telephone: +441646624900

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
  • 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
  • 90714100 - Environmental information systems
  • 90721100 - Landscape protection services
  • 90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning

Delivery regions

  • UKL14 - South West Wales

Lot value (estimated)

30000 GBP Excluding VAT

36000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

13 October 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2026, 23:59PM

Participation

Conditions of participation

Please see tender document

Award criteria

Type: cost

Name

Cost

Description

Cost, quality & added value

Weighting: 20.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Response to brief

Description

Response to brief - please see tender document

Weighting: 60.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

General project team

Description

Project team, experience & capability including general background - see tender document

Weighting: 20.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

30 September 2025, 00:00AM

Enquiry deadline

19 September 2025, 00:00AM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.sell2wales.gov.walesSell2Wales postbox

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
90711000 Environmental impact assessment other than for construction Environmental management
90714100 Environmental information systems Environmental auditing
90712500 Environmental institution building or planning Environmental planning
90721100 Landscape protection services Environmental safety services
90712400 Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services Environmental planning

Delivery locations

ID Description
1010 West Wales and The Valleys

About the buyer

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n/a
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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