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ES RDE 047 Intertidal habitat survey of soft and hard substrates at Drigg Coast

NATURAL ENGLAND

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09 Jul 2026 at 15:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Natural England, concerns the "ES RDE 047 Intertidal habitat survey of soft and hard substrates at Drigg Coast." Located in London, Natural England, a central government public authority, spearheaded this selective procurement method under a framework agreement. This contract, focused on services within the Research and Development sector, particularly for intertidal habitat surveys, commenced on 13th July 2026 and will conclude on 28th December 2026. The contract was awarded to ABPmer, based in Southampton, with a gross value of £105,027.60 and was signed on 1st July 2026.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological surveys, environmental consultancy, and related research services. Companies positioned in the Research and Development services category, especially those with expertise in conducting environmental studies and habitat assessments, would find this contract beneficial to their portfolio. It provides a platform for businesses to showcase their innovative methodologies in habitat analysis and contribute to national environmental initiatives, thereby enhancing their reputation and expanding their market reach. Large enterprises like ABPmer, which have the capacity to handle extensive surveying tasks, are well-suited to engage and excel in such detailed procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ES RDE 047 Intertidal habitat survey of soft and hard substrates at Drigg Coast

Notice Description

Natural England self-service Direct Award Natural England is commissioning a Phase I and Phase II intertidal survey to gather additional evidence on the distribution, extent and community composition of the soft and hard substrate communities found in the 'Estuaries' and the 'Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide' Annex 1 habitats (i.e. sediments, rock and reef) over the late summer period. Natural England would also like the survey to include specified targeted survey areas for particular habitats.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064876-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,523 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 28 Dec 2026 1-6 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABPMER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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