Estimated Value
Up to £25,000
Deadline
26 May 2026
Published
14 May 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Ring Ouzel is red-listed on the British and Welsh Birds of Conservation Concern due to long term declines in breeding population and range. This species is of particular interest to the National Trust and our partners in Nant Ffrancon as an indicator species of a mosaic of habitats in good condition.
We have some survey data from April-May 2026 and require further surveys to complete a baseline of Ring Ouzel in Nant Ffrancon. This will be undertaken in the breeding season of 2026, with follow up surveys in 2027 and 2028.
This contract will start in June 2026, and the final report will be required by end of September 2026, with follow up reports in 2027 and 2028. We also require several training and engagement events to be delivered in Nant Ffrancon to raise awareness about this species and wider conservation work. Full details can be found in the RFQ document
AI Analysis
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The National Trust needs a specialist to conduct bird surveys focusing on Ring Ouzels (a declining red-listed species) across the Nant Ffrancon area in Wales over three years (2026-2028). You'll survey the birds during breeding season, produce reports, and run community training events to raise awareness about the species and conservation work.
Requirements
- Expertise in Ring Ouzel identification and survey methods
- Knowledge of breeding season bird survey protocols (April-May focus)
- Ability to deliver surveys across three consecutive breeding seasons (2026, 2027, 2028)
- Capability to produce detailed baseline survey reports by end of September each year
- Experience designing and delivering conservation training and public engagement events
- Understanding of habitat assessment and mosaic habitat evaluation
- Familiarity with Nant Ffrancon area or ability to work in Welsh upland terrain
- Check RFQ document for full specifications on survey methodology, sample sizes, and reporting standards
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Conduct Ring Ouzel breeding season surveys in April-May 2026 to build on existing data collected by others
- Complete comprehensive baseline survey report by 30 September 2026 documenting Ring Ouzel populations and distribution
- Repeat Ring Ouzel surveys in breeding season 2027 and produce follow-up report by 30 September 2027
- Repeat Ring Ouzel surveys in breeding season 2028 and produce final follow-up report by 30 September 2028
- Design and deliver multiple training and engagement events in Nant Ffrancon to educate local communities about Ring Ouzels and broader conservation work
- Assess habitat conditions across the survey area as an indicator of overall ecological health
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a specialist ecological services contract — the buyer (National Trust) has already started collecting data, so you're building on their work, not starting from scratch. Check the RFQ for what data they've already gathered and how your surveys fit in.
- 2The timeline is fixed: surveys must happen in the breeding season (April-May) each year, with reports due by end of September. This gives you a 4-5 month window annually to complete fieldwork and analysis — factor this into your planning and staffing.
- 3The 'engagement events' are not just nice-to-have extras; they're a core deliverable. You'll need to budget time and resources for designing and running community training, not just doing surveys. Get clarity in the RFQ on how many events, where, and what audience size.
- 4Ring Ouzels are a red-listed declining species, so the National Trust likely has conservation targets or partnership commitments with other organisations (they mention 'partners'). Your survey data will inform real conservation decisions, so quality and methodology rigour matter.
- 5Look closely at the RFQ for definitions of 'baseline', 'mosaic of habitats', and how habitat assessment links to bird surveys — this will tell you if you need additional ecological expertise beyond ornithology alone.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small ornithology consultancy without expertise in community engagement or habitat assessment, consider partnering with a local conservation charity or education provider as a subcontractor for the training events — this strengthens your bid and spreads risk.
- Three years of consecutive work is valuable for cash flow and relationships, but it's conditional on satisfactory performance each year. Budget carefully for the April-May fieldwork window and ensure you can staff it consistently — any gaps will show in the data.
- The National Trust works with 'partners' in Nant Ffrancon; early conversations with local organisations (e.g. Welsh Wildlife Trust, local councils) may reveal whether they're already bidding or could be subcontractors. Collaborative bids often score better on social value.
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Published
14 May 2026
Submission deadline
26 May 2026
Notice type
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