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RDE902 - Exploring demonstrating Marine Net Gain

NATURAL ENGLAND

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03 Oct 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Natural England, involves a project titled "RDE902 - Exploring Demonstrating Marine Net Gain". This initiative falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category and targets multiple regions, including the UK and Europe. The procurement process, initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £40,000, was awarded to Howell Marine Consulting and is set to run from 1st October 2025 until 31st March 2026. The award was confirmed on 25th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for marine consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in environmental recovery and restoration. Businesses involved in research and development within the marine sector can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and demonstrate leadership in marine sustainability. Although it is described as unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms with specialized skills in marine environments would benefit greatly from participating in such contracts, potentially leading to further opportunities within government-led environmental projects.

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Notice Title

RDE902 - Exploring demonstrating Marine Net Gain

Notice Description

This project will provide evidence on ways to demonstrate recovery and restoration success in the marine environment. Contract awarded by Defra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0d9e858-9155-491c-9931-be1809f1c4ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49728930-da10-4276-abd9-8ff6d909f91a
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
SME

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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 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

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

HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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