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26 Jun 2026 at 14:38

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18 May 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'ReSCUE Seabird Flight Height Toolkit – Front end development' was led by Natural England, a public authority within the central UK government. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on analytical or scientific software development services. Located in London, this open competition aimed at developing an R Shiny app as part of a larger project. The procurement process progressed through initiation and award phases, with a contract awarded to BLACK BAWKS DATA SCIENCE LTD., a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Invergarry, UK. The contract, valued at £39,520, was signed on 17th June 2026, with a contractual period extending from 22nd June 2026 to 29th January 2027. Key deadlines included a submission period ending at 5 PM on 3rd June 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in software development, particularly those capable of delivering user-friendly digital solutions within the environmental sector. Enterprises skilled in creating analytical tools for environmental applications will find this project aligns with their capabilities. The successful development and deployment of the Seabird Flight Height Toolkit will provide a vital resource for offshore wind developers, conservation bodies, and academic professionals, positioning the supplier at the forefront of ecological data solutions and advancing collaborations within the industry. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in scientific and analytical software, are well-suited to engage with such opportunities, delivering innovative tools and securing a foothold in a niche market.

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Notice Title

ReSCUE Seabird Flight Height Toolkit - Front end development

Notice Description

As part of the ReSCUE project, Natural England is seeking the services of a contractor to develop a R Shiny app wrapper for a set of tools and associated information developed during the project. This app will be deployed online and provide a user-friendly interface to ensure the outputs from the project are readily accessible and the impacts are maximised. This work fits under ReSCUE Work Package 3, which aims to develop a Seabird Flight Height Toolkit, providing functionality agreed with industry stakeholders and experts in an Expert Panel Workshop that was held in November 2025. The toolkit will be one of ReSCUE's flagship, public-facing outputs. We envisage offshore wind (OWF) developers, consultants, Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies (SNCB) colleagues, Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations (eNGOs), and academics using the toolkit as the default industry reference point for accessing seabird flight height distributions and data in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060469-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BLACK BAWKS DATA SCIENCE

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