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RDE943 - PSS- Catchment Restoration Optimisation (CaRO)

NATURAL ENGLAND

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Natural England and documented as contract RDE943 - PSS - Catchment Restoration Optimisation (CaRO), pertains to research and development consultancy services. This tender, classified under the CPV code 73200000, requires a strategic tool to aid in decision-making for nature-recovery actions at a catchment scale. The services will be delivered across multiple regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) on 5th February 2026, with the tender period ending on 14th January 2026. The contract period spans from 15th January to 31st March 2026, with the contract valued at £98,895.14.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses within the research and development sectors, particularly those capable of offering consultancy services focussed on environmental and ecological restoration. While the procurement process was selective, organisations with a strong track record in developing strategic tools for environmental decision-making may find similar opportunities in future tenders. Although this contract has been awarded to a large-scale organisation, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to monitor for future calls or framework agreements where their niche expertise in related services could be a significant advantage.

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Notice Title

RDE943 - PSS- Catchment Restoration Optimisation (CaRO)

Notice Description

To better inform strategic decision making at catchment scale, a new strategic supporting tool is required to help assess and prioritise nature-recovery led action for water. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fbf17d5-2577-415d-8056-5abb82be52df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd833d8e-b7bd-4f98-a17f-d5223d19af48
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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