Tender

The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC intertidal rock monitoring

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is inviting tenders for a project titled "The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC intertidal rock monitoring." This falls under the industry category of marine research services and aims to survey intertidal rock features to enhance environmental decision-making. The project is based in the United Kingdom, particularly the UKF region. It is currently in the tender stage, with the procurement process being an open competition below the threshold. Businesses interested in submitting their quotations must do so by 12 noon on 3rd July 2026. The contract period is slated to start on 10th July 2026 and end by 20th February 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine research, environmental studies, and ecological data analysis to secure a contract with a central government body. Companies that specialise in biotope data collection and analysis, particularly those that can operate within the specified timeframe and budget, are well-suited to compete. With a gross contract value of £20,000, this tender offers pathway for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector environmental projects and demonstrate their expertise in contributing to important ecological assessments.

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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/055033-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 20 Feb 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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

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