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Marine recreational vessels as a pathway for the introduction and spread of invasive non-native species (INNS) in the UK

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 13:56

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17 Jul 2025 at 15:01

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17 Jul 2025 at 13:36

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11 Jul 2025 at 12:29

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has concluded an open procurement process to commission a study on 'Marine recreational vessels as a pathway for the introduction and spread of invasive non-native species (INNS) in the UK'. The purchasing entity, located in London, sought to evaluate methodologies for dealing with marine vessel fouling and boater behaviours related to INNS. Categorised under environmental services, the procurement phase progressed from planning to completion, with the contract awarded to ABPmer on 13th August 2025, and the contract period spans from 18th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The open competition was conducted below the threshold with a procurement value worth £48,489.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, especially for interdisciplinary contractor teams with expertise in environmental services and maritime studies. The scope to develop comprehensive methodologies for marine vessel fouling assessment and associated behavioural studies fits well with large enterprises and SMEs specialising in environmental consultancy and shipping logistics. Such projects not only expand a company's service portfolio but also offer a platform for generating innovative solutions tailored to marine conservation challenges.

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Notice Title

Marine recreational vessels as a pathway for the introduction and spread of invasive non-native species (INNS) in the UK

Notice Description

Natural England would like to commission an interdisciplinary contractor team to determine the best methodology for estimating the current extent of fouling of marine recreational vessels in the UK, the patterns (routes and volume) of recreational boat movements in and out of UK waters, and within UK waters, and to better understand the factors that influence recreational boater decision and behaviours in relation to dealing with fouling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050573-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,489 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Jan Maclennan
Contact Email
jan.maclennan@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

ABPMER

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