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Aquatic plant survey and condition assessment of the Nene Washes ditch network and of 3 main channels/drains at the Nene and Ouse Washes Protected Sites, Cambridgeshire.

NATURAL ENGLAND

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17 Apr 2026 at 06:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Natural England seeks to conduct an aquatic plant survey and condition assessment of the Nene Washes ditch network and the main channels/drains at the Nene and Ouse Washes Protected Sites in Cambridgeshire. The project is managed by the West Anglia Area Team and aims to perform these surveys over the summer of 2026, with a final report due by the end of February 2027. This tender falls under the category of surveying services and is currently in the tender stage. The open procurement method requires interested parties to submit quotations by 17:00 on 8th May 2026, with any clarification questions to be submitted by 1st May 2026. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 25th May 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental surveying services, particularly those with expertise in aquatic plant identification and condition assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the below-threshold open competition method specified. Firms with the capability to meet the detailed requirements set out in the Request for Quotation will have the opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts at significant protected sites while gaining exposure and experience in a high-profile project. Successful bidders will be able to establish a relationship with Natural England, potentially paving the way for future contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Title

Aquatic plant survey and condition assessment of the Nene Washes ditch network and of 3 main channels/drains at the Nene and Ouse Washes Protected Sites, Cambridgeshire.

Notice Description

This survey is being sought by the West Anglia Area Team for aquatic plant survey and condition assessment of the Nene Washes ditch network, 20km long Morton's Leam at the Nene Washes and of the Counter Drain and Delph channels (both ca. 30km long) at Ouse Washes Protected Sites, Cambridgeshire. This will require Common Standards Monitoring surveys of the ditches across the Nene Washes and modified CSM ditch surveys in the Counter and Delph drains at the Ouse Washes and in at the Nene Washes as described in the Request for Quotation. The surveys must be carried out over summer 2026 (the Counter Drain at the Ouse Washes must be surveyed in full before 01 July after which it is cut) with the final report to be submitted at the end of February 2027. Extensive experience in identification of aquatic plants is required for this project across these two large sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034927-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
TLH East (England)

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

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