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Foulness SPA Ornithological Surveys, Intertidal Survey and Mapping

Natural England

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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07 Oct 2026 at 13:40

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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25 Aug 2026 at 10:37

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20 Aug 2026 at 14:44

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20 Aug 2026 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England commissioned ornithological and intertidal survey work at the Foulness Special Protection Area (SPA). The project covers surveys of overwintering birds, biotope sampling and mapping, combining field data collection with habitat recording and spatial mapping. It is a marine research service, intended to provide information about the SPA’s birds and intertidal habitats. The work is to be delivered at Foulness SPA in the United Kingdom. The requirement is presented as a single project rather than separate lots, with Natural England as the buying organisation.

Natural England invited quotations through a below-threshold open competition, using an RFQ. The submission deadline was 12 noon on 3 September 2026; the stated contract period ran from 21 September 2026 to 29 March 2027. The estimated value was £20,000 excluding VAT (£24,000 including VAT). Evaluation details were set out in the RFQ. The process has since been terminated: Natural England cited uncertainties identified during the procurement and said it would review the work specification and structure before proceeding.

The requirement is suited to suppliers able to carry out overwintering bird surveys and intertidal biotope sampling, then produce mapping from the findings. It may suit small and medium-sized enterprises. A relevant offer would need to address both survey and mapping work at a protected coastal site. The scope indicates a need for ornithological and intertidal fieldwork capability, along with the practical ability to record and map biotopes; it does not establish any particular accreditation or minimum team size. The buyer terminated this procurement to review its specification and structure, so suppliers should treat this opportunity as discontinued rather than plan on delivering the described work under this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foulness SPA Ornithological Surveys, Intertidal Survey and Mapping

Notice Description

Over-wintering bird surveys, biotope sampling and mapping project in the Foulness SPA. To be carried out between November 2026 and March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e8a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094757-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
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
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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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