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CPD026 Predatory Bird Monitoring Scheme Collaborative Agreement Renewal for 2025/2026

NATURAL ENGLAND

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06 Nov 2025 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract awarded by Natural England involves the renewal of the "CPD026 Predatory Bird Monitoring Scheme Collaborative Agreement" for the year 2025/2026. This agreement, which falls under the category of Research and Development services, aims to monitor contaminants in predatory birds throughout the United Kingdom, contributing to environmental policy advice. The project location is specified as the UK, with administrative activities based in London. This contract, valued at £31,790.40 gross, was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition. The existing scheme, managed in collaboration with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, spans from 30 March 2025 to 31 March 2026. Key activities include sample collection and analysis, maintenance of the project's digital and physical archives, and publishing relevant findings.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in ecological research and environmental monitoring. Companies that have existing capabilities in wildlife conservation, chemical residue analysis, or biological data management could find this contract particularly beneficial. The focus on long-term monitoring, especially in partnership with recognised scientific bodies, provides avenues for businesses to align themselves with national environmental strategies. Additionally, entities with expertise in digital platform management and scientific reporting could leverage this opportunity to contribute to the broader Environmental Improvement Plan, thus supporting sustainable practices and policies.

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Notice Title

CPD026 Predatory Bird Monitoring Scheme Collaborative Agreement Renewal for 2025/2026

Notice Description

The primary aim of the agreement is to continue the long-term monitoring program of contaminants in birds of prey, known as the Predatory Bird Monitoring Scheme (PBMS). The agreement sets out to continue a core program of sample collection and analysis (specifically, post-mortems and reporting on the impact of avian influenza on the PBMS), the project is steered by a Project Group which includes the other funding partners, who have separate agreements with UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). The program will carry out surveillance of residues of selected contaminants in the tissues and eggs of a range of predatory bird species. This enables the funding partners to monitor trends and advise on the effectiveness of measures to restrict the use and entry into the environment of the monitored compounds and the degree of concern regarding the presence and level of a range of toxic compounds in wildlife. Maintaining and enhancing the PBMS platform is also important in the development of a terrestrial chemical monitoring program for England. The developmental monitoring programme is required to deliver advise to government on chemicals and biocides policy, and to service the development and reporting on the H4 indicator 'Exposure and adverse effects of chemicals on wildlife in the environment'. H4 is one of a suite of indicators in the Environment Improvement Plan EIP (formerly the 25-Year Environment Plan (25-YEP)) Outcome Indicator Framework. The indicator contributes to measuring whether we are moving towards the goal of 'managing exposure to chemicals'. The H4 indicators are based on chemical concentrations found in water and in different organisms including apex predator mammals and birds. PBMS is a key platform that enables the gathering of samples and data used in the development and reporting on the 25-year indicators. Work package 1 - Running the PBMS Platform (maintenance) 1.1 Liaise with wildlife conservation bodies/organisations and or citizen science approaches to receive samples (receipt of samples) - specific to other NGOs and members of the public 1.2 Sample archive (digital log) 1.3 Sample archive (physical transfer) 1.4 Barn Owl SGAR/GOG contribution 1.5 Publish relevant reports on PBMS website and NERC archive 1.6 Maintenance of PBMS website 1.7 Maintain PBMS-related publication plan Work package 2 - PBMS resilience plan, monitoring of HPAI impacts and improvements in best practice (enhancement) These activities include: 2.1 Discussion with other monitoring schemes to allow for additional exchange of samples, understanding of UK HPAI status and improvements in best practice 2.2 HPAI impact annual report 2.3 PBMS HPAI-operating procedure annual report

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071471-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,491 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
ian.goodchild@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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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