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RDE980 - Identifying opportunities for sediment retention (including Beneficial

NATURAL ENGLAND

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14 Jan 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE980 - Identifying opportunities for sediment retention" was conducted by Natural England, a public buying organisation located at Seacole Building 2 Marsham Street, London. This tender falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" industry category with CPV code 73200000 and covers various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement advanced to the Award stage on 14th January 2026, following a previous Tender period that ended on 5th January 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 19,639, is set to run from 6th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for entities specialising in sediment retention and environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in marine and coastal protected areas. However, the tender specified low suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating that larger firms or those with specific framework agreement access might find the most advantage. Given the international range of addresses applicable, businesses with a strong international presence or capability to operate across multiple regions would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement projects facilitated by Natural England.

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Notice Title

RDE980 - Identifying opportunities for sediment retention (including Beneficial

Notice Description

To support the use of PSS as a tool for taking a strategic approach to the deployment of sediment retention techniques within marine and coastal protected areas. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e01995aa-1824-40f9-b5f7-63a5b6575562
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9c557a-ba63-41b1-bc1b-032cce2b76bf
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
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
£19,639 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,639 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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

ABPMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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