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Review of Sediment Contamination in the Teesmouth Estuary and Ecological Impacts to SPA Supporting Habitats

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

10 Mar 2026 at 15:51

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. It involves reviewing sediment contamination in the Teesmouth Estuary, with ecological impacts on Special Protection Areas (SPA) supporting habitats. The contract, associated with marine survey and research services, spans from 11 February to 31 March 2026, with potential renewal. This procurement is in the 'award' stage, having completed the 'tender' stage earlier. The process follows an open competition method under UKPGA guidelines and was awarded to WATER RESEARCH CENTRE LIMITED, located in Cheshire. Business users interested in this sector should note past submission deadlines and the tender's focus on services.

This tender creates notable opportunities in the marine research and survey industry. It offers growth prospects for businesses specialising in environmental assessments and ecological data analysis, particularly SMEs poised to provide insights into historical pollution trends and their impacts on local ecosystems. The open competition procurement method was favourable for entities capable of synthesising academic and governmental data into practical environmental solutions. Access to such contracts might spur innovation and facilitate entry or expansion within governmental environmental projects across the UK.

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Notice Title

Review of Sediment Contamination in the Teesmouth Estuary and Ecological Impacts to SPA Supporting Habitats

Notice Description

This project will undertake a comprehensive literature review of historical pollution in the Tees Estuary, drawing on academic journals, governmental reports and on-line records and datasets, grey literature, historical archives and expert insights. Existing contaminant data will be collated and synthesised through a meta-analysis to assess temporal trends and ecological relevance to benthic habitats. The analysis will identify key contaminants, biological and abiotic thresholds, and associated ecological impacts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021453-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

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