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Rapid Evidence Review of the potential impacts of solar development on biodiversity and protected landscapes

NATURAL ENGLAND

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03 Dec 2025 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has initiated a procurement process titled "Rapid Evidence Review of the potential impacts of solar development on biodiversity and protected landscapes," concentrating on research services in the United Kingdom. This tender involves the completion of an evidence review to assess the effects of solar photovoltaic developments on biodiversity, particularly focusing on protected sites and landscapes. The procurement, valued at £25,852, was carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement and has progressed to the award stage. The contract period runs from 13 October 2025 to 9 January 2026, with a tender period that concluded on 21 September 2025. Natural England, stationed in Leeds, serves as the buyer organisation, while THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP) LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Warrington, has been awarded the contract.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those that specialise in the intersection of renewable energy and ecological conservation. The selective procurement method suggests that organisations with a proven track record and existing framework agreements may have competitive advantages. Small to medium enterprises are especially well-suited to participate in such tenders, given the focus on research services tied to biodiversity and landscape protection. Engaging in similar projects can drive business growth by expanding service offerings and building expertise in solar development’s ecological impacts, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions aligned with environmental stewardship. Business users interested in aligning their services with government-backed initiatives for renewable energy and conservation are encouraged to consider similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rapid Evidence Review of the potential impacts of solar development on biodiversity and protected landscapes

Notice Description

Natural England is commissioning a rapid review of evidence to collate and evaluate existing scientific and grey literature on the potential impacts (both positive and negative) of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) developments on biodiversity (with a particular focus on protected sites) and protected landscapes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf6c6f25-ecf5-45ee-85a7-79392da54a8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b42215e-a1cb-49df-ae07-8d4d83323b91
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,852 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,852 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 9 Jan 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP

Further Information

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