# Protected Species Monitoring and Survey - Survey of Bechstein's, Grey Long Eared and Barbastelle bat colonies around Creech Grange, Purbeck, Dorset to inform SSSI

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## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Natural England](/buyers/natural-england/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: AEWC Ltd
- Award value: £48,020
- Tender value: £50,000
- Award date: 6 June 2023
- Published: 29 February 2024
- Contract start: 1 July 2023
- Contract end: 31 October 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 2a46bc1d-f72e-44db-aeb7-cde73d951dad-727883
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6362d1ce-2923-4750-b91d-9161f48149c0

## Description

A survey of Bechstein's, Grey Long Eared and Barbastelle bat colonies is required to inform revision of the designation and needs to address three key objectives: - To identify whether there are maternity roosts for Barbastelle, Grey Long Eared and Bechstein's bat in the vicinity of Creech Grange - If maternity roosts are found, to undertake roost counts to establish the size of the colony\(ies\) and identify the key roosts, feeding areas and commuting routes used over the summer active period\. - To synthesise the evidence to inform the designation as appropriate\. It is appreciated that surveys will need to be flexible depending on the results found\. The quote should include costings as per the Request for Quotation document, section 3\. 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 melanie\.heath@naturalengland\.org\.uk and sue\.moore@naturalengland\.org\.uk by 17:00 on 19/05/2023\. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to melanie\.heath@naturalengland\.org\.uk or sue\.moore@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/2a46bc1d-f72e-44db-aeb7-cde73d951dad-727883)