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Holton Heath Military waste site assessment

NATURAL ENGLAND

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27 Oct 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "Holton Heath Military waste site assessment," focusing on site investigation and remediation planning services for the former military waste site known as the "sea dump" at Holton Heath NNR. The procurement, classified under the industry category "Ground investigation work," was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £389,380, was awarded to AECOM Ltd on 23 October 2025 with the contract period set from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement status is marked as 'complete,' and it has advanced to the award stage as of 27 October 2025.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental assessments and remediation planning, particularly SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-suited to compete in such tenders. With its focus on ground investigation work, firms possessing expertise in environmental services stand to benefit significantly by engaging in projects that involve complex site evaluations and remediation strategy planning. Companies in the environmental sector seeking to expand their portfolios or with experience in handling government contracts are particularly likely to leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Holton Heath Military waste site assessment

Notice Description

site investigation and remediation planning services for the former military waste site known as the "sea dump." at the Holton Heath NNR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03217136-4ae6-4a6b-8116-7abbbda48342
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b00d53-8d15-48b2-ba98-4e52600e007c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£389,380 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£389,380 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7AR
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Elswick
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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