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tNCEA - NBN Atlas Accelerator 2025-26

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Aug 2025 at 09:22

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07 Aug 2025 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the "tNCEA - NBN Atlas Accelerator 2025-26" project is managed by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Natural England, both based in London, UK. The aim is to enhance the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) Atlas by improving data quality, access controls, and data mobilisation to better serve the UK conservation community. This contract, classified under environmental monitoring excluding construction, was awarded directly to the National Biodiversity Network Trust through a below-threshold procurement process without competition. The contract period spans from 13 August 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a gross value of £98,770, and was officially signed on 11 August 2025.

This procurement process creates opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental technologies and software development. With the focus on enhancing digital platforms and data mobilisation, businesses with expertise in these areas can find avenues for substantial growth and network expansion. By contributing to the enhancement of the NBN Atlas, these businesses can gain visibility and credibility within the conservation field, further aligning with large government departments like DEFRA and Natural England. Such partnerships and projects can serve as stepping stones for SMEs aiming to increase their presence in the environmental sector.

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Notice Title

tNCEA - NBN Atlas Accelerator 2025-26

Notice Description

The overall aim of the contract is to build on the work completed via the MoA (above) which facilitated major enhancements to the NBN Atlas, including the launch of Access Controls. This requirement is to develop the strong foundation and further accelerate the NBN Trust's work to enhance the value of the NBN Atlas to the UK conservation community by: * enhancing the NBN Atlas platform to increase data quality, improve access controls, and expand data mobilisation capabilities while maintaining compatibility with the existing Living Atlas architecture * enable delivery of the NBN Atlas Strategy, informed by stakeholder needs, to guide future development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058307
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047536-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£98,770 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 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
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

NATURAL ENGLAND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ademola.olagunju@defra.gov.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

NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY NETWORK TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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