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Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed MCZ Subtidal Reef Dive Survey Analysis and Reporting

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 15:56

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Natural England, a central government public authority located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, entailed an open competition for marine survey services under the project titled "Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed MCZ Subtidal Reef Dive Survey Analysis and Reporting". The contract focused on analysing data from a chalk reef survey conducted in July 2025, with the awarded contract covering the period from December 2025 to March 2026. This procurement was conducted as an open below-threshold competition, with an award to AQUATIC SURVEY AND MONITORING LTD., a company based in Weardale. The contract was signed on 4th December 2025, with a completion deadline of 6th March 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in marine survey services, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises. AQUATIC SURVEY AND MONITORING LTD., classified as an SME, was successful in the bidding, highlighting that other companies of similar scale could also compete effectively for such projects. With the procurement method focused on open competition, businesses with expertise in environmental and marine analysis can leverage their capabilities to expand their service offerings and enhance their portfolios by participating in similar public sector tenders. This allows businesses to not only engage with central government authorities like Natural England but also to contribute significantly to environmental research and reporting efforts.

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Notice Title

Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed MCZ Subtidal Reef Dive Survey Analysis and Reporting

Notice Description

In July 2025 Natural England Dive Unit carried out a chalk reef survey in the Cromer Shoals Chalk Beds MCZ. This project is to analyse the data collected and write up a technical report on the biological communities found.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dced
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081152-2025
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

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 6 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
Camille Burton
Contact Email
camille.burton@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

AQUATIC SURVEY AND MONITORING

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