Tender

The Tees Bay Dunes Management / Improvement Plan

NATURAL ENGLAND

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority headquartered in London, is inviting tenders for "The Tees Bay Dunes Management / Improvement Plan," a project focusing on environmental management within the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast areas. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open competition method. Businesses have until 12 midday on 10th December 2025 to submit their quotations. The project's aim is to collaborate on a 30-year sustainable strategy for the Tees Bay dunes, targeting the region identified by the code "UKC," with the expected contract commencing on 5th January 2026 and potentially extending beyond March 2026.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in coastal protection and nature recovery collaborations. SMEs are expressly encouraged to apply. This project not only provides financial growth with a contract valued at up to £40,000 but also positions participating companies as key players in a significant regional environmental initiative. Engaging in this process could enhance a company's portfolio and influence in the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Tees Bay Dunes Management / Improvement Plan

Notice Description

The Tees Protected Site Strategy (PSS) is transforming how Teesside balances its industrial heritage with nature recovery, bringing together environmental organisations, major industries and local communities to protect the internationally important Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast designated sites. This collaborative initiative directly supports the regional ambitions to become the UK's clean energy powerhouse whilst ensuring the Tees estuary remains a thriving habitat for seals, migratory birds and other wildlife that depends on its mudflats and salt marshes. Sand dunes play a huge role in coastal protection, as well as host a diverse and high-quality invertebrate assemblage associated with sand dune habitats. The Tees Bay dunes condition status is unfavourable - declining, and the dunes network faces a multitude of pressures. Working at landscape-scale to develop a long-term (30-year) sustainable strategy for the dune system will provide evidence-based information to inform decision-making and direct actions for nature recovery. This project is seeking a provider to work collaboratively with landowners and land managers to develop and produce a 30-year Tees Bay Dunes Management Plan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potential extension available, to be agreed at start of contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e14f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078009-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,300 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Vicky Ward
Contact Email
vicky.ward@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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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