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RDE974 - Specification for a vegetation survey for the long-term monitoring of r

NATURAL ENGLAND

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Natural England as the buying organisation, engaging in a tender titled "RDE974 - Specification for a vegetation survey for the long-term monitoring of r," positioned within the research and development consultancy services industry category. The tender seeks services to be delivered across several regions, including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 29th April 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026. Utilising a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender period ended on 30th April 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy to collaborate with governmental entities like Natural England. Though not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, any business with proven experience and capability in executing vegetation surveys can benefit significantly by participating in such frameworks. Harper Adams University has been identified as the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting the viability for educational institutions and consultancies in the related field to leverage similar opportunities for growth. The contract’s international delivery requirement could further broaden the operational scope of participating businesses, fostering cross-border collaborations and industry development.

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Notice Title

RDE974 - Specification for a vegetation survey for the long-term monitoring of r

Notice Description

Sub-Lot 8.1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3407d4f-f143-4ec3-8560-630fbed8e308
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d37197-4249-48f9-b48d-8c939322cb51
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
£49,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
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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

HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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