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2025 Shellfish Surveys of Stubborn and Ferrier Sand, The Wash, Norfolk

NATURAL ENGLAND

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26 Jun 2025 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "2025 Shellfish Surveys of Stubborn and Ferrier Sand, The Wash, Norfolk" was undertaken by Natural England, a central government public authority. The tender, with procurement under the limited competition method, reached the award stage, culminating in a contract with APEM LIMITED. The procurement category falls under services, specifically marine survey services, and the work is set in the Norfolk region. Key dates include the contract period from 30th April 2025 to 30th November 2025, with the contract being signed on the start date itself. The total gross contract value is £51,537.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in marine and environmental surveys. Specifically, companies with experience in marine survey services might find this type of project aligns well with their expertise, given its niche requirements and specific service category. Businesses looking to grow in government contracting or expand their portfolio in environmental assessments would benefit from engaging in such tenders, demonstrating their capability to deliver specialized services in compliance with the procurement stipulations of central government authorities like Natural England.

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Notice Title

2025 Shellfish Surveys of Stubborn and Ferrier Sand, The Wash, Norfolk

Notice Description

2025 Shellfish Surveys of Stubborn and Ferrier Sand, The Wash, Norfolk Contract was awarded via limited competition route

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035243-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,948 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jack Digman
Contact Email
jack.digman@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
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

APEM

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