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LIFE R4ever Kent Project (LIFE20 NAT/UK/001001013) - River Kent SSSI Condition Monitoring - White-clawed Crayfish

NATURAL ENGLAND

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30 Jan 2026 at 13:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority, has initiated the procurement process for a project titled "LIFE R4ever Kent Project (LIFE20 NAT/UK/001001013) - River Kent SSSI Condition Monitoring - White-clawed Crayfish." This project falls within the environmental services industry category and aims to restore the River Kent SAC in South Cumbria. The process is at the tender stage, with an open procurement method described as "below threshold - open competition." Interested parties must submit their quotations via email by the deadline of 27th February 2026 at 17:00. The primary location for the project is within the UKD region, covering the broader Lake District area. Key legal and environmental guidelines govern the tender, highlighting the commitment to Common Standards Monitoring compliance.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and analysis, particularly those experienced in freshwater conservation projects. Companies with expertise in conducting CSM-compliant assessments for indigenous species like the white-clawed crayfish will find this contract aligns closely with their operational capabilities. Engaging in this project may facilitate business growth through collaboration with a reputable governmental authority and participation in a high-profile effort to enhance biodiversity conservation in a sensitive ecological area. The contract offers a gross amount of £35,000, with services required to commence from April 2026 through the end of the year, ensuring a defined project period for calculating resource allocation and business planning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LIFE R4ever Kent Project (LIFE20 NAT/UK/001001013) - River Kent SSSI Condition Monitoring - White-clawed Crayfish

Notice Description

The LIFE R4ever Kent project (2021 -2026) aims restore and revitalise the River Kent Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in South Cumbria and its wider catchment, so it is more resilient to environmental pressures. This unique river, located on the fringes of the English Lake District is home to internationally important populations of bullhead, white-clawed crayfish, freshwater pearl mussel and water crowfoot (Ranunculus) habitat. A contractor is required to carry out a Common Standards Monitoring (CSM) compliant assessment for White-clawed crayfish, Austropotamobius pallipes, to be used by Natural England to undertake a Whole Feature Assessment of this monitored feature as well as a SSSI Unit condition assessment for the relevant units. This is a deliverable required for the LIFE funded project. Whilst previous survey work for the white-clawed crayfish has been undertaken within the River Kent catchment there has never been a co-ordinated, catchment-wide, CSM-compliant survey to inform a SSSI condition assessment of this feature.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008457-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,166 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
morgan.barrie@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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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