Request for Quotation: High Level Conservation Measures for the Broads (Nutrient-Affected Features)

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority, is seeking to engage a consultant through an open competition process to develop high-level conservation measures for the Broads, particularly targeting nutrient-affected features. Located in London, this environmental services contract falls under the industry category of conservation and involves stakeholders such as local authorities and catchment partners. The tender period closes on 24th June 2026, with inquiries accepted until 19th June 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 12,000 net, will commence on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude on 28th August 2026. The procurement method is open, below threshold, facilitating accessible competition under a legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their footprint in the environmental services sector. The contract's focus on conservation efforts around nutrient mitigation and ecological restoration offers a platform for businesses specializing in environmental consultancy and ecosystem management to showcase their expertise. The structured award criteria, emphasizing technical capability at 65% and commercial aspects at 35%, suggest that businesses with robust technical backgrounds and competitively priced solutions will find themselves well-suited to succeed in this procurement process, potentially leading to further collaborations in future projects with Natural England.

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Notice Title

Request for Quotation: High Level Conservation Measures for the Broads (Nutrient-Affected Features)

Notice Description

Open competition to award contract for a consultant to produce a high level list of potential, in perpetuity conservation measures that would benefit features of the Broads Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Broadland Ramsar affected by nutrient enrichment (see Annex A). The output will support Natural England, local authorities, and catchment partners in shaping future nutrient mitigation, restoration and investment programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b239
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054925-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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

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