National Trust - Clumber Park - Diamond-backed Spider Recovery Project Consultancy Services (A)

What this is

The National Trust seeks qualified ecological consultants to support recovery of the Critically Endangered Diamond-backed Spider across Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest. Package A involves spider ecology research, monitoring, habitat management guidance, connectivity assessment, and translocation methodology development over 2026–2029.

Key points

• Deadline: 31 July 2026, 5pm via Proactis Plaza portal.
• Estimated value: GBP 35,922 for Package A (spider ecology, monitoring, research).
• Project duration: 2026–2029; deliverables include habitat management guidance, connectivity assessment, and translocation methodology.
• Open procedure, SME-suitable; no explicit minimum revenue or experience thresholds stated.
• Bidders must have/create a Proactis account and provide supplier number for tender pack access.
• Collaboration with National Trust, British Arachnological Society, University of Nottingham, and other stakeholders.

How to submit

Submit via Proactis Plaza portal (https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/). Bidders must have a Proactis account (free to create) and provide supplier number for access to tender pack.

Contract period

Project runs 2026–2029 with deliverables including translocation methodology and implementation plan by 2029.

Classification

CPV 71313000 — Environmental engineering consultancy services 90711500 — Environmental monitoring other than for construction90712400 — Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services90721700 — Endangered species protection services South West