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Saltmarsh surveys of 2 SSSIs - Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI and North Norfolk Coast SSSI

NATURAL ENGLAND

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29 Jun 2026 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Natural England, titled "Saltmarsh surveys of 2 SSSIs - Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI and North Norfolk Coast SSSI", falls under the industry category of survey services. This procurement aimed at carrying out survey services in the East of England, specifically Alde-Ore Estuary and North Norfolk Coast regions. The process has reached the award stage with the contract valued at £153,339.22, demonstrating a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 27 May 2026 and is set to conclude on 1 December 2026. Natural England, headquartered in Peterborough, acts as the buyer, with the awarded contract being finalized and published on 29 June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological and environmental survey services. Given the framework agreement approach, it is well-suited for established, large-scale organisations similar to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (JBA Consulting), who have already been awarded the contract. Businesses with robust capabilities in surveying natural reserves and providing detailed environmental assessments will find this contract beneficial for growth, especially within the geographical focus of the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Saltmarsh surveys of 2 SSSIs - Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI and North Norfolk Coast SSSI

Notice Description

Saltmarsh surveys of 2 SSSIs - Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI and North Norfolk Coast SSSI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-137887b0-167e-4225-b51b-9b86f2f21120
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7af85b3-0a42-4e4b-8e6b-f0e42d8153eb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,339 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,339 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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