Tender

Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Build and deployment of Hotels

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 Jun 2025 at 10:16

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

21 Mar 2025 at 13:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 16:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a public authority within the central government based in London, invited bids for the 'Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project' in Seaford to Eastbourne. The procurement process, classified under the marine research services category, aimed at building and deploying artificial seahorse habitats known as 'seahorse hotels'. The tender was initially active with an end date for submissions on 7th April 2025, following an extension from 31st March 2025. Despite a robust planning phase, the awarding stage concluded on 23rd April 2025 with cancellation, citing no bids received from interested parties.

This tender offered a unique growth opportunity for businesses specialising in marine research and environmental construction services. With a contract valued at £32,000, it was particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) able to offer innovative habitats and reporting solutions. The open competition procurement method encouraged market participation and presented an occasion to collaborate with Natural England and contribute to a significant environmental recovery initiative. The tender required firm adherence to the RFQ and stipulated direct communication via email for quotation submission and clarification queries, equitable for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and engage in ecological projects. However, the absence of bids indicates a gap in supply or interest within the targeted sector, urging future engagement strategies to accommodate market needs better.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Build and deployment of Hotels

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking to commission the build and deployment of artificial seahorse habitats ('seahorse hotels') from April - May, and then produce a report detailing methods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032199-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Sian Woollard
Contact Email
sian.woollard@naturalengland.org.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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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