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11 Aug 2026 at 07:11

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27 Jul 2026 at 06:22

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, is seeking to implement an ecohydrological survey and hydrological restoration plan at Roudsea Wood and Mosses National Nature Reserve for the financial years 2026/27 and 2027/28. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves the open method of procurement for services classified under environmental services (CPV 90700000). The tender aims to fund a study as part of the Species Recovery Programme - Raised Bog Lagg Restoration project. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 17:00 on 28th August 2026, with the contract period commencing on 14th September 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2027.

This tender provides a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and ecological restoration, particularly those who can offer innovative solutions to restoration challenges within natural habitats. With a focus on improving the conditions of specific species and developing resilient habitat structures, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in ecohydrology, peatland restoration, and species recovery are particularly well-suited to compete. The project not only aims to mitigate habitat damage but also addresses climate change resilience, presenting substantial potential for a business to showcase its expertise and contribute to significant environmental advancements.

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Notice Title

Ecohydrological survey and hydrological restoration plan at Roudsea Wood and Mosses NNR - 2026/2027

Notice Description

This study is funded by and contributes toward the Species Recovery Programme - Raised Bog Lagg Restoration Boosting Species Recovery project. The four species that project addresses are: - Carex flava - Large Yellow Sedge (a vascular plant) - Coenophila subrosea - Rosy Marsh Moth - Rheumaptera hastata - Argent and Sable Moth - Hagenella clathrata - Window-winged Sedge (a caddisfly) This contract spans two financial years 2026/27 and 2027/28 to enable background research and a full field season to take place. The aims of this project are to -understand and characterise the development of the peatlands at Roudsea and the likely pre-modification status of habitats and ecohydrology. - understand how modifications from this 'reference' state have influenced the development of what we see today, and how this can be remediated. - understand how the status of the four species is likely to have been affected by these changes. - identify where and how these habitats are hydrologically damaged. - to model the impacts of sea level rise on these habitats and species. - to design a restoration plan to restore (within the project area) the hydrology of the SSSI Lowland Raised bog, the fen habitat within the wood and to maximise opportunities for the habitats and the four protected species to thrive and be resilient to the impacts of climate change and sea level rise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075975-2026
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
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
£41,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLD North West (England)

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

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