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Decadal scale net sediment budget and geomorphic change analysis of SSSI dune systems in England

Natural England

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06 Oct 2026 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking surveying and geomorphology services to analyse decadal-scale sediment budgets and landform change across Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) dune systems in England. The work is to assess and quantify changes in dune-field sediment volume and how topography varies over time and across locations, using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data. Delivery covers dune sites across England. The requirement is relevant to organisations able to undertake or analyse geospatial and elevation data for coastal and dune environments, particularly where this supports understanding of sediment movement and geomorphic change. The buyer is Natural England, the government body responsible for nature conservation in England.

Natural England invited offers through an open competition for this services contract. The procurement reached the tender stage. The submission deadline was 26 October 2026 at 12 noon. The contract period was set to run from 2 November 2026 to 30 March 2027. The estimated value is £41,667 excluding VAT (£50,000 including VAT). The requirement is arranged as one lot. The award basis is described as being set out in the Request for Quotation. Quotations were to be submitted by email in response to the RFQ; clarification questions were also to be sent by email, with non-commercially sensitive questions and answers circulated to tenderers. The RFQ contains the detailed requirements and evaluation information.

This opportunity suits suppliers with the technical ability to process and interpret LiDAR data and quantify changes in dune topography and sediment volumes over decadal timescales. Relevant expertise may include surveying, coastal geomorphology, spatial analysis and the handling of elevation datasets across multiple sites. Suppliers should be able to deliver analysis covering dune systems in England and produce findings on both the amount and spatial and temporal variation of sediment and landform change. The work is a focused, single-lot commission rather than a large multi-lot programme, so it may suit specialist consultancies or research and surveying teams able to undertake a defined analytical assignment within the stated contract period. The RFQ sets out the detailed delivery requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Decadal scale net sediment budget and geomorphic change analysis of SSSI dune systems in England

Notice Description

Decadal scale net sediment budget and geomorphic change analysis of SSSI dune systems in England.It is intended that changes in dune field sediment volume and spatio-temporal variability in topography be assessed and quantified using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07813f
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094044-2026
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
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
£41,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 30 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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