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TNCEA - Unexploded Ordnance Detailed Desk Studies for England Ecosystem Survey

NATURAL ENGLAND

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is conducting a procurement process for the TNCEA - Unexploded Ordnance Detailed Desk Studies for England Ecosystem Survey. The project aims to conduct up to 272 detailed desk studies and risk assessments on select sites across England to ensure surveyor safety during soil surveys. The engagement phase is scheduled, with interested suppliers required to register their interest by 27 March 2026 and the procurement process progressing to the planning stage. The services fall under the ordnance surveying category, with the project starting on 1 May 2026 and concluding by 31 December 2026. The buyer, Natural England, headquartered in London, is part of the central government public authority.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in ordnance surveying and risk assessment to contribute to the England Ecosystem Survey. Suppliers have the chance to influence the tender requirements and showcase their capabilities through the engagement process. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, given its inclusivity in the planning stage. Engaging in this project allows businesses to expand their portfolio within the environmental surveying sector, offering valuable insights and improving environmental assessment methodologies across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TNCEA - Unexploded Ordnance Detailed Desk Studies for England Ecosystem Survey

Notice Description

NCEA is a transformative programme to understand the extent, condition and change over time of environmental assets across England's land and water environments, supporting the government's ambition to improve the environment within a generation. A key element of the NCEA is the England Ecosystem Survey (EES) which aims to assess the current state of vegetation, habitats, landscapes and soils in England and to monitor long-term changes. Unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk assessment studies will be used to ensure the safety of all surveyors on each EES monad when carrying out soil surveys. The requirement is to deliver up to 272 detailed desk studies and risk assessments on selected sites. Sites are within 1 km x 1 km squares, called monads, boundaries of which are provided by Natural England. Pre-desk studies identifying the need for a detailed desk study for these sites have already been delivered as part of a previous contract.

Planning Information

We are pleased to invite you to express interest in the Unexploded Ordinance Detailed Desk Studies for England Ecosystem Survey tender opportunity This is a key opportunity for suppliers to input into the requirement and the procurement process. We are keen to engage with the market and understand supplier capabilities. Interested suppliers are asked to register their interest by following the link to the form and complete the relevant questions. This should be done no later than 5pm on the 27/03/2026 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=UCQKdycCYkyQx044U38RApvndaPPifpNsTdQ5FXhD2FUMFI0S1FSSzZaT0xPWEE4M0RCTlFEMVZXRi4u&route=shorturl If you have any questions prior, please send an email to: Judith.Gyamfi-Renner@defra.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025561-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71355200 - Ordnance surveying

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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