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RDE981 - MPAs at risk from water quality pressures

NATURAL ENGLAND

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20 Jan 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Natural England, involves a contract titled "RDE981 - MPAs at risk from water quality pressures". This initiative is classified under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and seeks to identify Marine Protected Areas where upstream actions can improve ecological conditions. The contract, valued at GBP 49,265, is geared towards implementing solutions to reduce sediment, nutrient, and contaminant inputs. The tendering process followed a 'selective' procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 11th December 2025, with the contract running from 12th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. Although the procurement process is marked as complete, an award was made to The Marine Biological Association of the UK, an SME, on 13th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consulting, particularly those focusing on water quality and ecological sustainability. Such businesses can expand their portfolios by providing expertise in reducing environmental pressures on protected marine areas. Organisations with capabilities in innovative research and development in water quality, as well as experience in collaborating with governmental bodies like Defra, will find this type of procurement highly suitable. Engaging in such projects not only fosters business growth but also positions companies as leaders in sustainable environmental solutions.

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Notice Title

RDE981 - MPAs at risk from water quality pressures

Notice Description

To identify those MPAs where action taken at source (i.e upstream of the MPA) to reduce sediment, nutrient and contaminant inputs will have the greatest impact on the condition of MPA features. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edb7b150-938d-438e-b9d5-12b59c512ff6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4066a685-65cd-4f94-a7c1-f4e26ce692ae
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£49,265 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,265 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 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
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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

THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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