Tender

Littoral Sediment Surveys of Adur Estuary SSSI

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

18 Jul 2025 at 11:32

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2025 at 10:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 08:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England recently initiated a procurement process for the "Littoral Sediment Surveys of Adur Estuary SSSI" project, aiming to conduct monitoring surveys at the Adur Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. This project falls under the services category, specifically survey services, and seeks to address evidence gaps related to sediment features. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, with a gross value estimated at £20,000. Initially begun with an active status, the procurement encountered an update on 1st July 2025 and was slated to close by 4th July 2025 at 13:00. However, the tender was ultimately cancelled on 18th July 2025, after being retendered at a different value.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring, survey services, and analysis, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The project involved a comprehensive scope, including habitat surveys and particle size analysis, suitable for businesses with expertise in ecological assessments and scientific research. By engaging in this tender, companies could establish their presence in environmental consulting and expand their portfolio in government projects, leveraging the opportunity to collaborate with a central government authority like Natural England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Littoral Sediment Surveys of Adur Estuary SSSI

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking to commission monitoring surveys of the littoral sediment feature of the Adur Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, in order to fill key evidence gaps and support the monitoring and condition assessment of the site. The contract will be carried out within the 2025/26 financial year and comprise of two phases: Phase I: Phase I Habitat Survey; walkover, biotope classification and mapping, and subsequent analysis and report. Phase II: Phase II habitat survey, Particle Size Analysis (PSA), infaunal analysis, and subsequent analysis and report. To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to amy.austrin@naturalengland.org.uk by 13:00 on 04/07./2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to amy.austrin@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055096
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041271-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
amy.austrin@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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