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

Natural England

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 16:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2026 at 14:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Mar 2026 at 13:19

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 13:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process under the open competition method for a project titled "Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - North Solent - 2026". This project falls under the services category and includes surveying and research and development services. The location for this project is North Solent National Nature Reserve, with offices based in London, UK. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract being signed on 13 April 2026, and it is set to run until 31 December 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £8,910, was issued after a competitive tendering process that closed on 31 March 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental surveys, data collection, and ecological research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in ecological and environmental services, are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders due to their flexibility and specialised expertise. Companies like Arvensis Ecology Ltd, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate how participation in government tenders can enhance a company's portfolio and lead to business growth. For businesses aiming to engage in public sector contracts, understanding the requirements and submission criteria outlined in Requests for Quotation is crucial to success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - North Solent -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 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-066562
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045865-2026
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
£8,910 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 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

ARVENSIS ECOLOGY LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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