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National Assessment of Rare Notchworts

NATURAL ENGLAND

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03 Aug 2026 at 07:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Natural England focuses on a project titled "National Assessment of Rare Notchworts." This tender, situated in London, belongs to the research and survey services category and aims to review the taxonomic status of certain species in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, inviting quotations through an open competition below threshold. Interested parties must submit their responses by 17:00 on 21st August 2026. The tender holds an estimated value of £31,800, and the contract is set to begin on 10th September 2026, concluding on 30th June 2028.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and environmental surveys. Companies with expertise in taxonomy and ecological assessments will find this project particularly suitable, as it involves historical and current status evaluations of species using herbarium specimens. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in the specified areas are encouraged to compete, as the tender falls below the traditional threshold, broadening the chance for competitively bidding on government contracts with significant environmental impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Assessment of Rare Notchworts

Notice Description

Over the years, there has been much taxonomic confusion and changes surrounding the Norfolk Flapwort. This species was previously classified as Leiocolea rutheana var. laxa, and thought to be entirely restricted to Scarning fen in Norfolk, with Leiocolea rutheana var. rutheana restricted to Cumbria, but historically found in Norfolk too. Current taxonomy identifies the Norfolk flapwort as Gillmans notchwort (Mesoptychia gillmanii var. laxa) and Leiocolea rutheana as the fen notchwort (Mesoptychia rutheana). There is currently a need to review and reassess the status of both of these species both today and looking back at their historic status through review of herbarium specimens.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d97f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072978-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£26,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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