High Level Conservation Measures for the River Avon (Nutrient-Affected Features)

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Natural England, involves an active tender titled "High Level Conservation Measures for the River Avon (Nutrient-Affected Features)." This falls under the category of Environmental Services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the end date for bid submission set for 10th July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, supporting electronic submission. The contract period is scheduled from 19th July 2026 to 18th September 2026, with the main aim of procuring consultancy services to enhance conservation measures for the River Avon SAC affected by nutrient enrichment.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the environmental services sector, particularly for those focused on consultancy and conservation practices. It is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the contract's scope and value. The procurement process highlights a competitive framework favouring proposals with a strong technical emphasis (65%) compared to commercial considerations (35%). Businesses that are adept in providing innovative conservation measures and have experience collaborating with government bodies like Natural England could significantly benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

High Level Conservation Measures for the River Avon (Nutrient-Affected Features)

Notice Description

To procure a consultant to produce a high level list of, in perpetuity Conservation Measures that would benefit features of the River Avon Special Area of Conservation (SAC) 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-06b964
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058193-2026
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
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2026 - 18 Sep 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
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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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