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RDE761 - Allonby Bay HPMA Intertidal Survey 2025

NATURAL ENGLAND

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19 Nov 2025 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE761 - Allonby Bay HPMA Intertidal Survey 2025" was conducted by Natural England, a prominent UK government body focusing on environmental protection, with its headquarters located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London. This contract, classified under the "Research and development consultancy services" category, required conducting intertidal surveys to collect data on various habitats over the winter season. The procurement used a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and concluded with an award stage on 19th November 2025. The contract, worth GBP 59,059, is scheduled to execute from 23rd January 2025 to 31st March 2025, covering locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research, particularly those experienced in conducting habitat surveys. While this procurement was not specifically suited to SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), firms with expertise in marine and intertidal ecosystems stand to benefit from participating in future similar solicitations. The business awarded this contract, Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd, illustrates the suitability of businesses with a strong marine research portfolio and existing framework agreements with government bodies. The strategic importance of aligning with entities like Natural England offers potential long-term collaboration prospects and increased credibility in the environmental services sector.

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Notice Title

RDE761 - Allonby Bay HPMA Intertidal Survey 2025

Notice Description

Natural England is commissioning a Phase I and Phase II intertidal survey to gather additional evidence on the distribution, extent and community composition of intertidal habitats and features of intertidal habitats (i.e. sediments, rock, biogenic reef) over the winter period. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84dd2bc1-2a7d-4f4e-a927-a16509efbbf3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d36bf90-b921-4160-8d32-a30607c7f2e3
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£59,059 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,059 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

POSEIDON AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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