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Foulness SPA Ornithological Surveys, Intertidal Survey and Mapping

Natural England

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is procuring marine research services for the Foulness Special Protection Area (SPA). The requirement covers surveys of over-wintering birds, biotope sampling, and mapping of intertidal habitats. The work is intended to improve evidence about the SPA’s ornithology and intertidal environment. Delivery is at Foulness SPA in the United Kingdom. The requirement is classified as marine research services (CPV 73112000) and is a single service package. It will suit organisations able to combine field-based ornithological surveying with intertidal ecological sampling, habitat or biotope mapping, and the production of robust survey outputs. Natural England is the buying organisation and will use the results to support its work on protected coastal and marine habitats.

The process has reached tender: Natural England invited quotations through a below-threshold open competition. Suppliers must submit a quotation meeting the Request for Quotation requirements by 12 noon on 3 September 2026. Clarification questions are to be submitted by email, with questions and responses normally circulated to all tenderers unless commercially sensitive. Electronic submission is not allowed; the quotation must be sent by email as instructed in the procurement documents. The contract is scheduled to run from 21 September 2026 to 29 March 2027. The estimated value is £20,000 excluding VAT, or £24,000 including VAT. There is one lot, suitable for SMEs. The evaluation basis is set out in full in the RFQ.

This opportunity suits environmental consultancies, ecological survey firms, marine research organisations and specialist partnerships with experience of coastal or estuarine fieldwork. Strong candidates will be able to plan and deliver over-wintering bird surveys, undertake intertidal biotope sampling, and produce accurate habitat maps and supporting technical reporting. The work requires practical capability in protected-site survey methods, intertidal access and field safety, ecological data collection, quality assurance and spatial or habitat mapping. Suppliers should be able to complete coordinated fieldwork and analysis across the required winter season, while meeting the technical requirements in the RFQ. The explicit suitability for SMEs makes the requirement relevant to smaller specialist organisations, including those that may bring in complementary ornithological, marine ecology or mapping expertise through a partnership.

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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/080721-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

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
25 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20261 weeks to go
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
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
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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