Commercial Enquiry Service

BIS operates as a not-for-profit organisation and does not charge for data that is passed on to commercial users however we do reserve the right to pass on the cost of collating, analysing and reporting on the data.

All requests for information must be accompanied by a completed and signed Data Enquiry Release Form (DERF) PDF-DERF WORD-DERF as a condition of release of data to include sensitive species information. On the DERF tick which information you require and include a map or grid reference of the site. Site data received in GIS format will speed up the response time.

The standard product is outlined under BIS Enquiry Service. The final reports for above can be returned in paper format or electronically as pdf files.

The charge for searching our database and producing the above reports and GIS plots are calculated by the time taken. Charges from 1st April 2010 are £100 + VAT primary rate for the first hour and £75 + VAT standard rate for consecutive hours, with minimum charge of £100 unless BIS currently hold no information.

Once we have received the application we will give an estimate of the cost and ask for permission to proceed. BIS aims to complete the enquiry within 10 working days but is usually sooner.

(Please note: if you need the information in any other format please contact BIS management for charges and conditions of data release)

Invoices will usually be sent out within  the month and the payment conditions are 28 days. Please let us know of any particular invoice requirements, order numbers etc. to help speed up payment.

Please also see our Enhanced services