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Beachy Head East MCZ Intertidal Survey - Phase I and targeted Phase II

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 14:34

TenderUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 10:29

TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2025 at 16:30

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has conducted a public procurement process for the "Beachy Head East MCZ Intertidal Survey - Phase I and targeted Phase II" project. This procurement, completed under an open competition method, specifically targets marine research services. The procurement process has moved through various stages, leading to the award of the contract to CARCINUS LTD. The contract, valued at £30,840 gross (awarded amount of £25,700), runs from 15th August 2025 until 15th March 2026, focusing on services in the UK, with a geographic emphasis on the South East region. The procurement falls under the category of below-threshold public authority central government projects.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for entities engaged in marine research and environmental monitoring services. SMEs and companies with expertise in coastal and marine ecosystems, especially those headquartered in the United Kingdom, will find particular alignment and potential advantages in this tender. Given its scope and the fact that it was procured through an open and competitive method, the tender provides a fair platform for niche service providers to demonstrate their capabilities and secure public sector work, thereby expanding their portfolio and enhancing market presence. Businesses looking to engage in government projects and environmental monitoring could leverage this contract to establish a foothold and build credibility within the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Beachy Head East MCZ Intertidal Survey - Phase I and targeted Phase II

Notice Description

Natural England are seeking to commission Phase I and Targeted Phase II monitoring surveys for Beachy Head East MCZ Intertidal Features.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056281
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052100-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 15 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
Sian Woollard
Contact Email
sian.woollard@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARCINUS

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