Tender

Investigation of regulated tidal exchange and water level control structures for management of saline lagoons at North Killingholme Haven Pits Site of Special Scientific Interest, North East Lincolnshire

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

02 Sep 2025 at 07:50

TenderUpdate

28 Jul 2025 at 16:33

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural England centred around an investigation of tidal exchange and water level control strategies at the North Killingholme Haven Pits Site of Special Scientific Interest in North East Lincolnshire, was ultimately cancelled on 2 September 2025 due to no bids being received. The initial tender period, announced in July 2025 under an open competition method, was aimed at environmental services, specifically at enhancing the management of saline lagoons, and was to commence on 1 September 2025. The entire task needed to be completed with a final report due by 1 March 2026. Despite the detailed request for technical and practical expertise, particularly concerning the challenging terrain, the tender did not progress to the award stage.

This tender, despite its cancellation, highlights opportunities for specialists in environmental services. Businesses with capabilities in complex site surveys, water management systems, and environmental engineering, especially those accustomed to working in challenging terrains, like tidal mudflats and railway-adjacent land, would've been well-positioned to benefit. As the procurement method was open and below threshold, it could particularly attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Though this specific opportunity has lapsed, the detailed nature of the project's requirements suggests potential for future tenders with similar scopes from Natural England or comparable organisations, given the ongoing need for environmental management and infrastructure maintenance in protected areas.

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Notice Title

Investigation of regulated tidal exchange and water level control structures for management of saline lagoons at North Killingholme Haven Pits Site of Special Scientific Interest, North East Lincolnshire

Notice Description

North Killingholme Haven Pits SSSI is near Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, on the south bank of the Humber Estuary (central grid reference TA1662919816). The privately owned,16ha, site comprises former clay pits which have developed into saline lagoons. It is within the Humber Estuary Special Protection Area/Ramsar site and is of international importance for non-breeding waterfowl. The site is connected to the Humber Estuary by a manually operated sluice in the flood bank, which allows for the regulated exchange of tidal water. The sluice is over 50 years old and is not fully functioning due to siltation, and health and safety concerns regarding its operation. The aims of the investigation are to survey the existing water level control structures on site, and appraise the options for management of water levels to achieve the site objectives. Outputs include a levels survey, concept designs and estimated costs for each option and associated actions. Site surveys are required. Technical and practical expertise is required. This is difficult terrain due to tidal mudflats and open water. There is also a working railway line. A site-based risk assessment will be required to be submitted to Natural England. Contract to start 1 September 2025, with final report to be submitted by 1 March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05644a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052989-2025
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£5,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Morwenna Christian
Contact Email
morwenna.christian@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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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