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Development of a GIS spatial inventory of sand dune communities using the Sand Dune Vegetation Survey of England survey

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking suppliers for the "Development of a GIS Spatial Inventory of Sand Dune Communities" project. The procurement is under the industry categories of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental Services. The central government body, based in London, aims to convert existing paper maps from the Sand Dune Vegetation Survey of England into a digital format to ensure long-term data accessibility and security. This open competition procurement, under a below-threshold value, has set a submission deadline of 26th January 2026 at 10:00 am. The tender process is currently active and requires interested parties to submit their proposals via email to the designated contact, Louise Denning.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in GIS and environmental data management to gain a foothold in government contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to tender, as this procurement explicitly recognises their suitability. Participating in this project could enhance a company's profile in the public sector, offering long-term benefits through increased exposure and the potential for further government contract work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of a GIS spatial inventory of sand dune communities using the Sand Dune Vegetation Survey of England survey

Notice Description

To digitise (geo-reference) the Sand Dune Vegetation Survey of England survey maps (Radley, 1994). These are currently only available as paper maps which have been scanned by Natural England staff but need to be digitised to make them more widely available and to provide long-term security of this important dataset. The aim of the project is to create a GIS spatial inventory of sand dune communities using the 1980-1990 survey data capturing the appropriate attributes to enable future interrogation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004162-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,832 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,832 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 May 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
Louise Denning
Contact Email
louise.denning@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

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