# To establish baseline data on predator abundance and behaviour in and around a sample of wooded and non-wooded cloughs \(valleys\) within the South Pennine Moors Special Protection Area \(SPA\)

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: PBA Applied Ecology Ltd
- Award value: £21,802
- Tender value: £35,000
- Award date: 23 January 2024
- Published: 4 March 2024
- Contract start: 23 January 2024
- Contract end: 31 March 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5252f193-3560-4667-8979-c5d9b98e9ae8-728481
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4991f83c-6bba-436e-b05f-3e9979b1ff5b

## Description

A quotation is sought to establish baseline data on mammalian predator abundance and behaviour within two locations in the South Pennines Moors SPA\. This contract will set up a network of trail cameras in and around two wooded cloughs \(valleys\) and two non-wooded cloughs, with cameras extending onto the adjacent open moorland in both instances\. The network of cameras is intended to capture data on mammalian predator data abundance and behaviour to inform further research work\. Additional 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 clare\.pinches@naturalengland\.org\.uk by 12 midday on 15th January 2024 If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to clare\.pinches@naturalengland\.org\.uk and kathryn\.godfrey@naturalengland\.org\.uk Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5252f193-3560-4667-8979-c5d9b98e9ae8-728481)