Tender

Deer population survey - New Forest Deer Management Group North

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has opened a tender for a deer population survey in the New Forest (North) Deer Management Group Area. This contract, projected with a gross value of £48,000, falls under the industry category of surveying services. Though 'Below threshold - open competition', it represents active engagement in the procurement stage. The procurement method invites quotations to be submitted by 9:00 on 16th January 2026, with clarification questions due by 14th January 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude by the end of the same month. The opportunity is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom (region code: UKK), and is reserved for businesses operating within the country.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological surveying and data analysis to expand their operations. The contract's design allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, aligning with industry professionals focusing on wildlife management and environmental consulting. Companies looking to enhance their portfolio by engaging in a significant governmental ecological monitoring project would find this an ideal avenue for business growth. The engagement with a central government authority like Natural England further adds prestige and exposure to successful bidders, potentially ushering in future collaborative opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deer population survey - New Forest Deer Management Group North

Notice Description

See RFQ for full details - Survey of deer population across the New Forest (North) Deer Management Group Area. To be undertaken during February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fec9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000497-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
stuart.hales@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
TLK South West (England)

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

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