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Urban Habitat Mapping - Expansion

Natural England

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 10:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2025 at 16:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 10:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Urban Habitat Mapping - Expansion" project, conducted by Natural England, represents a significant undertaking within the public authority central government sector. Located at the Seacole Building in London, this central government entity initiated the tender in June 2025, intending to start the project in late July 2025, with completion by February 2026. The procurement focused on services related to the expansion of urban habitat mapping across various urban regions in England and was conducted using an open procurement method under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The process reached the award stage on August 5, 2025, with the contract implemented soon after on July 28, 2025, valuing a gross amount of £35,855.14. The project is primarily categorised under research services within the UK and demonstrates Natural England's commitment to enhancing green infrastructure mapping. The procurement process was below the threshold, allowing open competition for bidders.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in geographic data collection, environmental research, and related services. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas stand to benefit significantly from participating in such governmental projects. The awarded contract to DSM GEODATA LIMITED, an SME from Edinburgh, highlights the potential for smaller firms to thrive by leveraging their niche expertise in research services. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions in environmental mapping, particularly those proficient with tools like Trimble eCognition, are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, fostering growth through governmental collaborations in infrastructure and environmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Urban Habitat Mapping - Expansion

Notice Description

Urban Habitat Mapping has developed as part of the England Green Infrastructure Mapping Database over the last 4 years. A set of pilot and trialling exercises has produced data across a range of urban areas in England. As the project has developed, data has been produced using a series of adapted methods. Following methodological review, some final adjustments are being made to the method so that a final approach will be available to use in the Trimble eCognition software environment. This final method will be supplied early in the contract and will be used to deliver Urban Habitat Maps for a selected list of urban areas in England outside of those already mapped. The mapping in the project will thus be an expansion to existing mapped areas. Shapefiles of the Areas of interest are available on request, please contact Victoria.wight@naturalengland.org.uk. These files provide the outline of the actual area to be mapped and give area size. The project is anticipated to begin in late July 2025 and be completed by the end of February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054671
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045982-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,879 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

DSM GEODATA LIMITED

Further Information

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