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Enhanced Wetland Management Options Trial Appraisal & Design

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 10:43

TenderUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 09:20

TenderUpdate

02 Oct 2025 at 07:09

Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority, sought proposals for an environmental consultancy project titled "Enhanced Wetland Management Options Trial Appraisal & Design" to be conducted at the Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve in Kent. The procurement process, categorised under environmental engineering consultancy services, aimed at improving water quality through nature-based solutions. The tender process followed an open, below-threshold competition managed by Tom Scott-Heagerty, with critical deadlines including the submission of quotations by 27th October 2025. The contract was awarded to LIMNOVATIONS LIMITED, with an effective contract period from 10th November 2025 to 23rd March 2026, and a contract value of £41,380. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, confirming the contract's active status as of 10th November 2025.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in ecological assessments and wetland management. SMEs like LIMNOVATIONS LIMITED, operating in the environmental engineering sector, are well-positioned to engage in such opportunities, given the project's focus on innovative sustainable practices. Businesses focusing on nature-based solutions and possessing the capability to design and assess wetland restoration methods can leverage this project to enhance their portfolios and establish strategic partnerships with government entities such as Natural England.

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Notice Title

Enhanced Wetland Management Options Trial Appraisal & Design

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking a contractor to deliver an environmental consultancy project focused on assessing and designing nature-based solutions to improve water quality at Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve (NNR), Kent. The project will explore enhanced management techniques for wetland water bodies and associated reedbeds, with the aim of restoring water quality to good ecological condition-specifically achieving nutrient targets of

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072291-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LIMNOVATIONS

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