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The Tees Bay Dunes Management / Improvement Plan

NATURAL ENGLAND

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:31

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority in London, has completed the procurement for "The Tees Bay Dunes Management / Improvement Plan," focusing on environmental management in the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast region. The primary aim is to develop a 30-year sustainable management plan to enhance the dunes' condition, which is currently unfavourable. The project, designed under an open competition procurement method, aimed to engage providers capable of working collaboratively with stakeholders to support nature recovery efforts. The contract was awarded to Adonis Blue Environmental Consultants on 14th January 2026 and will run from 27th January to 31st March 2026. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the required services contract already active.

This project presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in environmental consultancy, landscape management, and nature conservation. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio in the environmental management sector. The collaborative approach required for the dunes management plan is well-suited for enterprises that focus on sustainability and ecological restoration and are adept at engaging with multiple stakeholders, including landowners and conservation bodies. This tender represents a strategic growth opportunity for firms looking to establish themselves in the public sector supply chain, particularly those interested in projects that support the UK's clean energy and nature conservation goals.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e14f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006255-2026
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

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
£29,962 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADONIS BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

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