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Harnessing geological diversity for species recovery, ecological connectivity, and climate resilience

Natural England

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24 Sep 2026 at 07:57

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking research consultancy to help improve prospects for species whose survival depends on particular geological conditions. The pilot will combine geological and ecological knowledge with Natural England’s climate suitability mapping to identify where selected species may persist or expand as the climate changes, and to map potential future strongholds and connectivity corridors. For some species, field surveys are anticipated to record site-level conditions such as slope, hydrology, soils and geological formations. The work will produce species-level reports with practical advice for site managers and inform local, regional and national survival planning, targeted habitat and land-use management, and landscape-scale connectivity. Delivery is in the United Kingdom.

Natural England invited quotations through a below-threshold open competition. The clarification-question deadline was 30 September 2026 at 12:00 GMT, and quotations were due by 14:00 GMT on 7 October 2026. The contract period runs from 13 October 2026 to 26 March 2027. The estimated contract value is £20,833 excluding VAT (£25,000 including VAT). The requirement is arranged as one lot. The published evaluation basis refers bidders to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) for full details. The tender requires a quotation responding to the RFQ, submitted by email; the stated submission policy does not allow electronic submission.

This opportunity is suited to small and medium-sized suppliers with expertise spanning ecological research, geology and climate-change impacts on species distributions. Relevant capabilities include combining ecological and geological evidence with climate suitability mapping, identifying potential refuges and connectivity corridors, and translating analysis into practical advice for land and site managers. Suppliers able to plan or carry out fine-scale field surveys of slope, hydrology, soils and geological conditions may be well placed to address the anticipated survey work. The project also calls for clear species-level reporting that can support decision-making at site, local, regional and national scales. Its pilot scope suits a focused research consultancy able to integrate predictive spatial analysis with applied ecological insight.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harnessing geological diversity for species recovery, ecological connectivity, and climate resilience

Notice Description

This pilot project will improve recovery prospects for species with tightly defined geologies by identifying where they can persist or expand under climate change. It will seek to enhance Natural England's climate suitability maps with geological data to identify future strongholds and connectivity corridors. For identified species, ecological and geological knowledge will be collated; and it is anticipated that for a subset, field surveys will document fine-scale site conditions (e.g. slope, hydrology, soils, geological facies). Species-level reports will provide practical advice to site managers and support local, and wider scale regional and national survival planning. By integrating predictive mapping with ecological insight, the project informs targeted management and landscape-scale planning. It focuses on features we can manage (habitat, land use, and connectivity), recognising that fixed geology may both constrain and guide species' climate-driven range shifts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077910
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092860-2026
Current Stage
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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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 1-6 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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