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Littoral Sediment Surveys of Adur Estuary SSSI

Natural England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 15:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2025 at 08:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has successfully concluded a procurement process for conducting Littoral Sediment Surveys at the Adur Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. This tender, operating under the open competition method and classified within the services industry category, was finalized in the award stage on the 31st of July, 2025, with a contract end date on the 28th of February, 2026. The procurement process initially commenced with a tender notice published on the 10th of July, 2025, and required submissions by the 18th of July, 2025. The contracted supplier, ENVISION MARINE LTD., will manage both phases of the project under a gross contract value of £40,752 (net £33,960). The tender and contract focused on survey services, contributing to ecological preservation efforts in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services and scientific research, particularly those focused on ecological and habitat assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in biotope classification, mapping, and advanced analytical methods such as Particle Size Analysis will find such tenders well-aligned with their capabilities. Central government contracts, like those from Natural England, offer enterprises the chance to engage in projects that carry substantial societal value, extend brand recognition, and demonstrate environmental stewardship. Businesses with related experience and a commitment to sustainability and scientific rigour will be well-positioned in similar future opportunities.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052090-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,043 Under £100K
Lots Value
£34,043 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 28 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVISION MARINE LTD.

Further Information

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