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Ecological Survey for the Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTE) ne

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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22 Aug 2025 at 10:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, based in London, initiated a tender for the "Ecological Survey for the Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTE)" under the industry category of survey services (CPV 79311000). The contract aimed to carry out ecological surveys at 35 sites across the UK between mid-May 2025 and early October 2025. The selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period ending on 27th April 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 172,930.8, commenced on 3rd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The award stage was concluded on 22nd August 2025, with AECOM Ltd being the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in ecological and environmental survey services. Companies with expertise in terrestrial ecosystem analysis and experience in framework agreements would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, the contract's comprehensive ecological scope and national coverage present substantial engagement opportunities for larger, well-established environmental service providers. Such contracts strengthen a business's portfolio and can lead to further opportunities within the governmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ecological Survey for the Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTE) ne

Notice Description

The NCEA has identified the need for a national surveillance programme for groundwater dependent terrestrial ecosystems (GWDTE) that is supported by an appropriate sampling design and enables a robust assessment of England's environment using a national capital approach. This project will support the implementation of the NCEA Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem (GWDTEs) network. The aim of this project is to undertake ecological surveys at 35 GWDTE sites between mid-May 2025 and early October 2025, with a final project completion date of 27th March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81152e0b-ce8f-4b6f-992b-107affb06208
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b79afc1-11a2-4681-9bba-bbbd82792a7f
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified

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
£172,930 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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 3HX
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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