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ES RDE 010 - Clun Nature Recovery Blueprint

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in London, has awarded a contract titled "ES RDE 010 - Clun Nature Recovery Blueprint" in the environmental services sector. The procurement process focuses on conservation efforts for the River Clun Special Area of Conservation to address environmental concerns such as phosphate and sediment exceedances. The procurement method used was below the threshold, with the tender process now complete and the contract active as of 17 April 2026. This initiative falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, running from 20 April 2026 until 31 March 2027.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in environmental consultancy and conservation. Large businesses with expertise in research and development consultancy services will find this tender favourable, as illustrated by the award to AECOM LIMITED. Located in the United Kingdom, this project aims to engage organisations familiar with environmental recovery projects and requires a collaborative approach for delivering long-term solutions to enhance river catchment management and biodiversity. This venture could be advantageous for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in governmental conservation efforts.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 010 - Clun Nature Recovery Blueprint

Notice Description

The River Clun Special Area of Conservation (SAC) holds a rapidly diminishing population of freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera. Much work has been done in the catchment to improve our understanding of the reasons for decline and deliver practical measures through Catchment Sensitive Farming, Agri-environment schemes and projects. Further work is need to address specific issues, namely the exceedance of phosphate, nitrogen and sediment targets and the changes in flows to the catchment which have resulted in a 'flashy' river susceptible to impacts of both flood and drought. Natural England are now leading on a Protected Site Strategy pilot project in the Clun catchment, and the foundational workstream for this project is the Clun Nature Recovery Blueprint (NRB).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037926-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,948 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

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