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title: "RDE1014 - Mapping Intertidal Sabellaria alveolata Reef at Allonby Bay HPMA Usin"
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# RDE1014 - Mapping Intertidal Sabellaria alveolata Reef at Allonby Bay HPMA Usin

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83bc1841-0720-4bbb-b078-3f67cba6cfea

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RDE1014 - Mapping Intertidal Sabellaria alveolata Reef at Allonby Bay" was conducted by Natural England. It falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, classified under CPV code 73200000. The project location is broad, covering British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with contract activities taking place between 20th January 2026 and 31st March 2026. As of 23rd January 2026, the procurement is in the award stage, having been finalised with ABPmer as the supplier after a selective procurement method was employed, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services related to research and development, particularly those specializing in environmental mapping and UAV imagery. While the project itself has been awarded, similar tenders are likely to continue creating growth prospects for businesses capable of leveraging technological innovation in environmental conservation. Organisations with expertise in delivering high-precision mapping and analysis in diverse geographical locations could find such contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolios and establishing robust industry partnerships. This specific procurement did not focus on SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger or more established entities.

## Notice

To accurately map the spatial extent of intertidal Sabellaria alveolata reef at Allonby Bay using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle imagery and available supporting data. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e434d6f-790d-47b7-b558-b07a5ac0b03d |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,702 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,702 |
| 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 | ABPMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e434d6f-790d-47b7-b558-b07a5ac0b03d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e434d6f-790d-47b7-b558-b07a5ac0b03d
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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