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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 08:52

Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by Natural England, a central government public authority located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London. The project, titled "The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC intertidal rock monitoring," falls under the services category of marine research services and aims to monitor biological communities in intertidal habitats. The procurement method was an open, below-threshold competition, with the tendering stage having concluded on 3rd July 2026. The contract was awarded on 10th June 2026 and is set to be completed by 20th February 2027, with a total contract value of £19,980 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those experienced in marine research and environmental surveying. Businesses with expertise in biotope data collection, environmental management, and compliance with EUNIS Habitat Classification standards stand to benefit. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by enhancing expertise in environmental consultancy and expanding their portfolio in governmental projects within the UK, specifically aligning with Natural England's objectives of environmental monitoring and data verification.

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Notice Title

The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC intertidal rock monitoring

Notice Description

NE intend on commissioning a survey to monitor the intertidal rock sub feature of the WNNC SAC against 5 of its attributes. This survey is intended to collect evidence on the intertidal rock sub-feature in order to fill current evidence gaps and verify existing data. This will enable NE to fulfil its statutory duty in monitoring designated sites and providing expert evidence to support environmental decision-making and management, including condition assessment of the subfeature. The project must aim to deliver a report which should detail high quality biotope data (identified to EUNIS Habitat Classification level 5 & 6) to describe the presence and distribution of biological communities in the intertidal habitats at The WNNC SAC, which can be compared to previous and future. surveys are conducted between mid-April and Mid-October with a final report being rpovide by february 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b27c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065960-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 20 Feb 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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEASTAR SURVEY

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