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Nature Restoration Fund Supply Market Research for great crested newt EDP's

NATURAL ENGLAND

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23 Feb 2026 at 11:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 10:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a tender process concerning the Nature Restoration Fund. The tender focuses on supply market research related to great crested newts, specifically for the creation and restoration of ponds across England under Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs). The procurement process aims to address environmental impacts while ensuring compliance with regulations. As part of preliminary market engagement, Natural England has issued a notice inviting inputs from potential suppliers. Interested parties can participate in a survey to inform procurement requirements, with the deadline for engagement set for 27th March 2026. The procurement falls under the works category, with classifications including environmental improvement and nature reserve services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for various businesses in the environmental sector. It is particularly suited for landowners, conservation measure delivery bodies, habitat banks, not-for-profit organisations, ecological consultancies, and local authorities involved in ecological services and nature recovery initiatives. Suppliers with expertise in environmental monitoring, auditing, and consultancy services are encouraged to engage. This procurement process represents a potential avenue for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their roles within the ecological space. The contract period begins in January 2028 and extends through March 2042, with provisions for renewal, allowing for long-term collaboration and sustainable growth opportunities in environmental conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nature Restoration Fund Supply Market Research for great crested newt EDP's

Notice Description

Preliminary market research for the provision of conservation measures in Environmental Delivery Plans that address the impact of developments on great crested newts; in particular for the creation and restoration of ponds across England. Natural England and Defra group Commercial are conducting preliminary supply market research for the provision of conservation measures prescribed in the Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) that address great crested newts under the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF). This is an opportunity for suppliers to inform our requirements and approaches for potential future procurement and to evidence that the market is able to supply the goods, services or works required. Where a developer chooses to meet environmental regulations through the Nature Restoration Fund and where Environmental Delivery Plans are available, levy payments will be collected to fund the conservation measures that address the impact on greater crested newts. We are very keen to hear from landowners and potential great crested newt conservation measures delivery bodies who could enable such provision either within specific geographic areas of England or across the country. Such providers may include, habitat banks, not-for-profit organisations, or ecological arms of local authorities operating in the nature recovery space, ecological consultancies, or a broader group of contractors and ancillary organisations. PRIVACY NOTICE This privacy notice sets out: * how we process your personal data when you fill out our survey. * the rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). For information you submit via the survey: * Natural England is the data controller We collect and process the following personal data: * your name * your email address Purpose: We collect your personal data as part of the survey response process: * so that we can contact you regarding your response or related matters * for statistical data, for example the types of individuals and groups participating Recipients: Your personal data may be shared with: * our processor for the purposes of analysing the consultation responses on our behalf * other organisations which have a direct interest in the policy on which we are consulting: for example Crown bodies, government departments or Natural England partner organisations. If we plan to share responses with other bodies, we will make that clear on the consultation. How long we keep your data: We will only retain your personal data for as long as the project needs, with a maximum period of 7 years. Your rights: The data we are collecting is your personal data, and you have considerable say over what happens to it. Natural England respects your personal privacy when responding to access to information requests. We only share information when necessary to meet the statutory requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. You have the right to: * object to the processing of your personal data where it is processed for direct marketing purposes * lodge a complaint with the independent Information Commissioner (ICO) if you think we are not handling your data fairly or in accordance with the law How to contact us: The data controller for your personal data is Natural England. To request any amendments to your response, please contact NatureRestorationFund@defra.gov.uk To make a complaint, follow Natural England's complaints procedure: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england/about/complaints-procedure Changes to this notice: We may change this privacy notice at our discretion at any time. When we make changes to this notice, the last modified date at the top of this page will be updated. Any changes to this privacy notice will be applied to you and your data as of that revision date. If these changes affect how your personal data is processed, we will take reasonable steps to let you know. Engagement Deadline

Planning Information

Please use the following link to fill out the survey: https://forms.office.com/e/uRQRaJm79h The survey should take c.30 minutes to fill out. If you encounter any issues with the survey, please email: NatureRestorationFund@defra.gov.uk PRIVACY NOTICE This privacy notice sets out: • how we process your personal data when you fill out our survey. • the rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). For information you submit via the survey: • Natural England is the data controller We collect and process the following personal data: • your name • your email address Purpose: We collect your personal data as part of the survey response process: • so that we can contact you regarding your response or related matters • for statistical data, for example the types of individuals and groups participating Recipients: Your personal data may be shared with: • our processor for the purposes of analysing the consultation responses on our behalf • other organisations which have a direct interest in the policy on which we are consulting: for example Crown bodies, government departments or Natural England partner organisations. If we plan to share responses with other bodies, we will make that clear on the consultation. How long we keep your data: We will only retain your personal data for as long as the project needs, with a maximum period of 7 years. Your rights: The data we are collecting is your personal data, and you have considerable say over what happens to it. Natural England respects your personal privacy when responding to access to information requests. We only share information when necessary to meet the statutory requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. You have the right to: • object to the processing of your personal data where it is processed for direct marketing purposes • lodge a complaint with the independent Information Commissioner (ICO) if you think we are not handling your data fairly or in accordance with the law How to contact us: The data controller for your personal data is Natural England. To request any amendments to your response, please contact NatureRestorationFund@defra.gov.uk To make a complaint, follow Natural England’s complaints procedure: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england/about/complaints-procedure Changes to this notice: We may change this privacy notice at our discretion at any time. When we make changes to this notice, the last modified date at the top of this page will be updated. Any changes to this privacy notice will be applied to you and your data as of that revision date. If these changes affect how your personal data is processed, we will take reasonable steps to let you know. Engagement Deadline

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016004-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

92533000 - Nature reserve services

98342000 - Work environment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Mar 2042 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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