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RDE845 - The Needles MCZ Subtidal Verification Surveys

NATURAL ENGLAND

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09 Sep 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE845 - The Needles MCZ Subtidal Verification Surveys" was initiated by Natural England under the UK Government. This tender involves research and development consultancy services, specifically aimed at verifying subtidal features within The Needles Marine Conservation Zone. The process has been completed, with the award being made to ABPmer. The procurement falls under a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £70,100, commenced on the 8th of August 2025 and will conclude on the 27th of February 2026. The project covers multiple locations, including British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and beyond.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for firms specialising in marine research and consultancy, notably those with expertise in subtidal surveys. Businesses that can provide robust evidence-gathering solutions and who are already operating within or aim to support Marine Conservation Zones will find this type of contract beneficial. Although the procurement favours larger entities, given its unsuitability designation for SMEs and VCSEs, companies with existing capabilities to engage in framework agreements will be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The selective procurement approach further underscores the importance of possessing specific qualifications and experience to effectively meet the contractual requirements.

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Notice Title

RDE845 - The Needles MCZ Subtidal Verification Surveys

Notice Description

This survey will contribute to evidence gathering of the subtidal features within The Needles Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ), filling in the missing/lacking data and verifying existing data for subtidal features. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fca0d4b-46ca-48ad-900c-c659febd223b
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
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
£70,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 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
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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

ABPMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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