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Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Lower Derwent Valley NNR - 2026

Natural England

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20 May 2026 at 14:53

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18 Mar 2026 at 15:01

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:08

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England awarded a contract for a vegetation survey at the Lower Derwent Valley NNR as part of their Long Term Monitoring Network project. The project involves recording plant species and other attributes across permanent monitoring plots. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted under an open competition method, with the process completed as of late May 2026. Awarded to Haycock and Jay Associates Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Otley, the contract commenced on 13th April 2026 and is set to conclude by the end of December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in surveying, research and development services, particularly those adept in ecological data collection and analysis. SMEs, like Haycock and Jay Associates Ltd, that provide high-precision geospatial and environmental monitoring services, could find similar opportunities within the field, benefiting from projects that focus on nature conservation and data gathering for ecological studies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Lower Derwent Valley NNR - 2026

Notice Description

A full repeat vegetation survey for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project at Lower Derwent Valley NNR. A vegetation survey comprising recording of plant species presence and cover, and other attributes across 50 2mx2m permanent monitoring plots across the site. Preparation work includes relocating the permanent plot markers - feno markers - and re-recording the exact location using high-accuracy gps. The collected data is provided on an Excel template and quality assured, with a short summary report. The contract will also include collecting a soil sample near to each of the 50 plots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046478-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,212 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Haycock and Jay Associates Ltd

Further Information

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