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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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Award

24 Mar 2026 at 08:47

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, conducted by Natural England, focuses on the "LIFE R4ever Kent Project - River Kent SSSI Condition Monitoring - White-clawed Crayfish". This tender, aimed at improving environmental resilience, involves monitoring the River Kent Special Area of Conservation in South Cumbria. Located near the English Lake District, the project spans from 2021 to 2026 and addresses environmental indicators analysis, classified as services, within the region coded UKD. The tendering process was open and operated below the threshold for open competition. Following the initial tender stage and subsequent contract award, the project awarded to PBA APPLIED ECOLOGY LIMITED is now in the contract stage, scheduled from 6th April 2026 to 31st December 2026, with a potential one-year extension subject to conditions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological and environmental services, particularly those with expertise in monitoring and conservation of aquatic habitats. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) like PBA APPLIED ECOLOGY LIMITED, which are focused on environmental consultancy and analysis, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The project's emphasis on sustainable environmental management could foster long-term business growth for specialists in ecological assessment, potentially leading to further governmental and conservation contracts. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector and engage in critical ecological preservation efforts.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026573-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£28,978 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PBA APPLIED ECOLOGY

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