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title: "RDE943 - PSS- Catchment Restoration Optimisation (CaRO)"
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# RDE943 - PSS- Catchment Restoration Optimisation (CaRO)

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fbf17d5-2577-415d-8056-5abb82be52df

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by Natural England and documented as contract RDE943 - PSS - Catchment Restoration Optimisation (CaRO), pertains to research and development consultancy services. This tender, classified under the CPV code 73200000, requires a strategic tool to aid in decision-making for nature-recovery actions at a catchment scale. The services will be delivered across multiple regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) on 5th February 2026, with the tender period ending on 14th January 2026. The contract period spans from 15th January to 31st March 2026, with the contract valued at £98,895.14.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses within the research and development sectors, particularly those capable of offering consultancy services focussed on environmental and ecological restoration. While the procurement process was selective, organisations with a strong track record in developing strategic tools for environmental decision-making may find similar opportunities in future tenders. Although this contract has been awarded to a large-scale organisation, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to monitor for future calls or framework agreements where their niche expertise in related services could be a significant advantage.

## Notice

To better inform strategic decision making at catchment scale, a new strategic supporting tool is required to help assess and prioritise nature-recovery led action for water. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd833d8e-b7bd-4f98-a17f-d5223d19af48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,895 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,895 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd833d8e-b7bd-4f98-a17f-d5223d19af48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd833d8e-b7bd-4f98-a17f-d5223d19af48
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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