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Development of a network of hydrological monitoring across the Long Term Monitoring Network: Finglandrigg

NATURAL ENGLAND

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05 Dec 2025 at 15:54

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20 Nov 2025 at 09:18

Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process initiated by Natural England focuses on the "Development of a network of hydrological monitoring across the Long Term Monitoring Network: Finglandrigg," situated in the United Kingdom, specifically north Cumbria. Natural England, a public authority operating at the central government level, is overseeing this procurement. The industry category includes services related to oceanography and hydrology. This process moved from tender initiation to completion, with the award of the contract to Rigare Ltd on 27th November 2025. The contract is active with a value of £11,750, allocated to monitor groundwater-dependent vegetation plots. The procurement was conducted using an 'open' method below the threshold, encouraging open competition, and outlines terms where electronic submissions were not allowed, with all communications handled via email. This procurement supports a conceptual hydrological model, critical for assessing hydrological changes in water-dependent ecosystems.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring and hydrological services. Companies specialising in these sectors can benefit from potential growth by participating in such initiatives led by government entities like Natural England. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to gain, given this procurement processes’ inclusivity towards them, reflecting a structure that does not require surpassing significant thresholds. Firms equipped to conduct site visits or utilise existing desk-based methodologies for hydrological models could find this project aligns well with their core competencies. Engaging with this procurement could bolster a company's portfolio by contributing to crucial ecological data collection driven by hydrological changes, supporting research and outcomes relevant to ecosystem pressures across UK nature reserves.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of a network of hydrological monitoring across the Long Term Monitoring Network: Finglandrigg

Notice Description

The development of a conceptual hydrological model and identification of suitable locations for a network of dipwells to monitor ground water dependent vegetation plots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d786
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080293-2025
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71351920 - Oceanography and hydrology services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Kate Fagan / Keeley Spate
Contact Email
kate.fagan@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
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

RIGARE

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