Tender

tNCEA Small Stream and Lake Macrophyte Surveys 2025/26

DEFRA

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Tender

24 Feb 2025 at 14:31

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20 Feb 2025 at 10:46

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 16:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA) has initiated a procurement process under the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) project, focusing on the tNCEA Small Stream and Lake Macrophyte Surveys for the year 2025/2026. This tender, overseen by Defra, aims to conduct macrophyte surveys at 26 small stream sites and 42 lake sites across England. The surveys are to be completed by 30th September 2025. The current stage of the procurement is the 'tender' stage, with an open procurement method below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 17th March 2025, and the contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st January 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of River Regulation and Flood Control Works and includes locations such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in ecological and environmental services, particularly those experienced in aquatic plant surveys and natural habitat assessments. The open procurement method encourages wide participation, allowing businesses with relevant expertise to compete effectively. Completing these surveys will contribute to the long-term environmental monitoring efforts, offering businesses a chance to enhance their portfolios, gain recognition in their field, and potentially secure more government contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

tNCEA Small Stream and Lake Macrophyte Surveys 2025/26

Notice Description

The Environment Agency (EA) is developing a series of new monitoring networks as part of the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) project. One of these covers small streams and another covers Lakes. The overarching focus is to undertake macrophyte surveys at 26 small stream sites in England and undertake lake macrophyte surveys (including 'lake naturalness assessments') at 42 sites in England. These surveys need to be completed by 30th September 2025. To view and bid for this opportunity, please register at: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9e83b43-35bb-4f81-8fd4-2585e3586177
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1268766f-8146-431e-bd51-98c69e759442
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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