• Review and revise where necessary the monitoring methods developed by Wilson and Fernández (2013) • Undertake the monitoring of conservation status of a representative sample of the limestone pavement and associated habitats across the country (22 sites; 203 monitoring stops) • Provide recommendations for updating Conservation Objectives and Standard Data Forms of SACs, as required • Update and undertake the National Conservation Status Assessment of limestone pavement (8240) in Ireland Data arising from Wilson and Fernández (2013) including IWM 73, spatial data, the NLS database and metadata can be accessed at http://www.npws.ie/maps-and-data/habitat-and-species-data. The 2013 and 2019 National Conservation Status Assessments collated data for each habitat from all sources.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2023-06-19.
The procurement was published on 2023-05-19.
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: National Limestone Pavement and Juniper Survey 2023
SPU CO23-2023
Products/services: Environmental protection📦
Short description:
“• Review and revise where necessary the monitoring methods developed by Wilson and Fernández (2013) • Undertake the monitoring of conservation status of a...”
Short description
• Review and revise where necessary the monitoring methods developed by Wilson and Fernández (2013) • Undertake the monitoring of conservation status of a representative sample of the limestone pavement and associated habitats across the country (22 sites; 203 monitoring stops) • Provide recommendations for updating Conservation Objectives and Standard Data Forms of SACs, as required • Update and undertake the National Conservation Status Assessment of limestone pavement (8240) in Ireland Data arising from Wilson and Fernández (2013) including IWM 73, spatial data, the NLS database and metadata can be accessed at http://www.npws.ie/maps-and-data/habitat-and-species-data. The 2013 and 2019 National Conservation Status Assessments collated data for each habitat from all sources.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 158 520 💰
• Review and revise where necessary the monitoring methods developed by Wilson and Fernández (2013) • Undertake the monitoring of conservation status of a representative sample of the limestone pavement and associated habitats across the country (22 sites; 203 monitoring stops) • Provide recommendations for updating Conservation Objectives and Standard Data Forms of SACs, as required • Update and undertake the National Conservation Status Assessment of limestone pavement (8240) in Ireland Data arising from Wilson and Fernández (2013) including IWM 73, spatial data, the NLS database and metadata can be accessed at http://www.npws.ie/maps-and-data/habitat-and-species-data. The 2013 and 2019 National Conservation Status Assessments collated data for each habitat from all sources. Assessment forms and Audit Trails for each habitat can be accessed as part of NPWS (2013a,b; 2019a,b) and all relevant data and metadata used to derive distribution maps is available at http://www.npws.ie/maps-and-data/habitat-and-species-data/article-17-reporting-data. Limestone pavement tasks and project deliverables 1. Examine the reports and data arising from the pilot study in 2008, Wilson and Fernández, (2013), the 2013 National Conservation Status Assessment, the 2019 National Conservation Status Assessment and any other relevant reports, publications, guidelines etc. 2. Based on the list provided in Table 1 propose a timetable for survey of the sites. Further details about these sites can be found in Appendix 8 of IWM 73 (Wilson and Fernández, 2013). 3. Review the monitoring and assessment methodologies used in Wilson and Fernández (2013). Based on initial field testing, make recommendations for revisions, giving consideration inter alia to the following; a. The delineation of the habitat boundary, including rules for merging, splitting or excluding areas. b. Re-digitise any proposed habitat adjustments. c. The monitoring and assessment methodologies, ensuring that targets are releva
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Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 158 520 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 16
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Economic and financial standing
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Technical and professional ability
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Information about reserved contracts
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2023-06-19
15:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2023-06-19
15:00 📅
Complementary information Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Review body
Name: The Office of Government Procurement
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2023/S 099-309128 (2023-05-19)