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Socio-economic impacts of marine Invasive Non-Native Species - case studies from the UK

Natural England

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03 Sep 2026 at 10:19

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23 Jul 2026 at 08:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

10 Jul 2026 at 10:01

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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 08:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England commissioned environmental research into the socio-economic impacts of marine invasive non-native species in the United Kingdom. The work is intended to produce case studies showing the real costs of these species to UK operators and marine users, alongside comparative costs of good-practice biosecurity. The requirement covers stakeholder interviews, a research report and a slide presentation, providing evidence to support wider uptake of marine biosecurity measures. It is a services contract delivered across the UK. The buying organisation is Natural England, a central government public authority. This is relevant to environmental consultancies, marine and coastal specialists, research organisations, and firms able to engage operators and marine users and turn qualitative and economic evidence into clear case studies and practical communications.

The procurement is complete and was run as a below-threshold open competition. It had one lot, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, with environmental services as the category. The estimated value was £25,000 excluding VAT, or £30,000 including VAT. Bids were due by 10 August 2026 at 5pm, and clarification questions by 22 July 2026. The contract was awarded on 24 August 2026 and signed on 24 August 2026 to PELAGOS CONSULTING LIMITED. The awarded contract value is £22,800 excluding VAT, or £27,360 including VAT. The contract runs from 31 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. Evaluation details were set out in the Request for Quotation. Electronic submission was not allowed.

This award indicates the type of supplier Natural England selected for a focused marine environmental research assignment: a small or medium-sized consultancy able to combine stakeholder engagement, socio-economic analysis and environmental expertise. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need to interview UK operators and marine users effectively, develop defensible case studies on the financial effects of invasive non-native species, and compare those effects with the costs of biosecurity practice. It would also need to communicate findings clearly through a structured report and presentation for policy and industry audiences. The requirement favours organisations that can manage research, evidence synthesis and stakeholder-facing communications within a compact public-sector project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Socio-economic impacts of marine Invasive Non-Native Species - case studies from the UK

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to research and develop a series of case studies demonstrating real costs of marine invasive non-native species to UK operators and marine users and comparative costs of good practice biosecurity to support continued efforts to progress uptake of marine biosecurity measures. The project should take 7 months and involve stakeholder interviews, production of a report and slide pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083332-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

PELAGOS CONSULTING LIMITED

Further Information

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