Tender

Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - North Solent NNR - 2026

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Natural England, has initiated a public procurement process titled "Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - North Solent NNR - 2026." This survey falls under the industry categories of surveying and research and development services. Located across North Solent NNR in the UK, the project involves recording plant species and soil sampling across 50 permanent plots. As of the most recent update on 18th March 2026, this tender is in the active stage with the submission deadline set for 31st March 2026. Businesses interested in participating should comply with the open competition procurement method as detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and submit their quotations to Keeley Spate at Natural England.

This tender provides promising opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing surveying and environmental consultancy services. Businesses with experience in ecological research, GPS mapping, data collection, and quality assurance processes will find this project advantageous. The project offers financial gains, with a contract value set at £13,333, and the potential to forge a long-term relationship with Natural England, a public authority operating within central government. The procurement method, which encourages wider competition below the threshold, ensures accessibility for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - North Solent NNR - 2026

Notice Description

A full repeat vegetation survey for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project at North Solent NNR. A vegetation survey comprising recording of plant species presence and cover, and other attributes accross 50 2mx2m permenant 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066562
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024712-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 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

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
Not specified

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

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