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North Northumberland restoration Project

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Northumberland Restoration Project, funded through the Environment Statutory Allowance (ESA) fund, aims to enhance the ecological status of the coastline by restoring intertidal habitats. Managed by the Environment Agency, this project, classified under environmental services, involves removing historical flood protection assets to better connect ecosystems. The procurement process used a selective method, calling off a framework agreement, with the award phase completed on 16 February 2026. The project is located in North Northumberland and is scheduled to run from 9 March 2026 to 31 August 2026. Suitable for SMEs, the tender encourages improvements to wetland habitats to boost biodiversity and align with ecological targets. The awarded contract totals £99,394.

This tender presents attractive business opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in environmental restoration and ecological engineering. Companies with expertise in creating sustainable habitats and improving watercourse conditions can leverage their skills in this innovative project, potentially enhancing their portfolio with this case of ecological enhancement. The Environment Agency's commitment to improving public amenities and supporting carbon reduction through habitat-based sequestration fosters a conducive environment for businesses to participate actively in ecological and sustainable initiatives. Businesses focused on such domains could grow by providing significant contributions to the developmental objectives of enhancing natural ecosystems and supporting biodiversity.

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Notice Title

North Northumberland restoration Project

Notice Description

The North Northumberland Coast project will seek to create intertidal habitats in the north Northumberland coastal area by removing historical flood protection assets, including reconnecting tidal dependent habitat with the coastline, to enable natural ecosystems to thrive. The project aims to bring the rating of the watercourse from a 'Moderate' ecological status to a 'Good' ecological status to align with the Northumbria River Basin Management Plan 2015 (NRBMP). The project is funded through the Environment Statutory Allowance (ESA) fund using FCERM GiA with the main objective being to deliver 'all reasonable mitigation' for the impacts of the historic sea defences The project seeks funding to compile the Single Stage Business Case (known heron as SSBC). The aim of the scheme is to restore some of the land currently used for livestock, into more biologically productive saltmarsh habitat which will be utilised by wetland birds and juvenile fish, as a nursery area. This will contribute to improving the water body status of the various water courses in the North Northumberland Area. This will be achieved by; i) Removing the Beal Cast structure, allowing the channel to adopt a more naturally functioning flow regime ii) Breaching sections of flood bank to allow flow into existing palaeo channels within the saltmarsh allowing inundation on a twice daily basis. This improved morphology will restore the natural processes of tidal inundation which will in turn work towards improving the intertidal habitat. Objectives 1. Deliver the programme of works as highlighted in the appendix 1 deliverables list. 2. Contribute to the Development of Single Stage Business Case (SBC) which aims to Enhance wetland habitats to meet internal EA ecological improvement targets. 3. To provide a detailed design that can be handed to our contractors for delivery. 4. Support carbon reduction through habitat-based sequestration. 5. Improve protected areas and contribute to Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance. 6. Enhance public amenity by improving rights of way and encouraging safe environmental interaction.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,394 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,394 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED PRIMARY

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