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Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh SSSI - Geomorphological and ecological survey

Natural England

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27 Aug 2026 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking a specialist geomorphological and ecological survey of Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The work involves assessing the landform processes and ecological characteristics of the ridge and saltmarsh, supporting Natural England’s environmental monitoring and management responsibilities. This is a professional surveying and environmental assessment service rather than construction, maintenance or the supply of equipment. The requirement is for work at Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh SSSI in Somerset. Businesses with expertise in coastal geomorphology, saltmarsh systems, ecological field assessment and protected-site survey work are likely to find the scope relevant. The procurement is being run by Natural England, a central government public authority.

The procurement 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 email; electronic submission through an online tendering system is not used. The buyer set the submission deadline as 11 September 2026 at 23:59 UK time. The contract period is 14 September 2026 to 30 March 2027. The estimated value is £16,667 excluding VAT, or £20,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on the requirements and details in the RFQ, with the updated RFQ forming part of the tender information. Clarification questions are submitted by email and may be circulated with responses to tenderers.

This opportunity suits environmental consultancies, ecological survey practices and specialist surveying firms able to combine geomorphological and ecological assessment in a coastal protected site. Relevant capability includes understanding coastal landforms, ridge and saltmarsh processes, habitat and ecological conditions, and carrying out structured field surveys that meet the RFQ requirements. Suppliers should be able to plan and deliver a joined-up assessment, interpret environmental observations and present clear findings for a public-sector nature conservation body. Experience of working on Sites of Special Scientific Interest or comparable designated coastal sites would be well aligned with the requirement. The single-lot scope is suited to a focused specialist provider or a multidisciplinary team with the necessary environmental survey expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh SSSI - Geomorphological and ecological survey

Notice Description

Geomorphological and ecological assessment of Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh SSSI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ed3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084170-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 30 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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