Analysis of Consultation Responses for “Surface Development Restrictions for Hydraulic Fracturing"

DECC is looking for a contractor or contractors to analyse responses to a consultation on “Surface Development Restrictions for Hydraulic Fracturing”.

The analysis is needed to inform the Government’s response to the consultation, and subsequent work of the Office of Unconventional Gas and Oil (OUGO) regarding the implementation of protections for special areas.

Additional information: If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to Francesca Fenton at the address stipulated in the “Who to Contact” section.

Any late submissions will not be considered. DECC reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. DECC will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon DECC Standard Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice. Completed tender submission must be returned by post to DECC, address given at the top of this advertisement, by 24 November 2015. We require 3 hard copies (one of which must be signed). If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place week beginning 7 December. Project completion is required by week commencing 18 January 2016.