--- title: "tNCEA Small Stream and Lake Macrophyte Surveys 2025/26" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9e83b43-35bb-4f81-8fd4-2585e3586177" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9e83b43-35bb-4f81-8fd4-2585e3586177" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9e83b43-35bb-4f81-8fd4-2585e3586177.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9e83b43-35bb-4f81-8fd4-2585e3586177.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA" published: "2025-02-24" --- # tNCEA Small Stream and Lake Macrophyte Surveys 2025/26 Buyer: DEFRA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9e83b43-35bb-4f81-8fd4-2585e3586177 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9e83b43-35bb-4f81-8fd4-2585e3586177) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9e83b43-35bb-4f81-8fd4-2585e3586177.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency (EA) has initiated a procurement process under the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) project, focusing on the tNCEA Small Stream and Lake Macrophyte Surveys for the year 2025/2026. This tender, overseen by Defra, aims to conduct macrophyte surveys at 26 small stream sites and 42 lake sites across England. The surveys are to be completed by 30th September 2025. The current stage of the procurement is the 'tender' stage, with an open procurement method below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 17th March 2025, and the contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st January 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of River Regulation and Flood Control Works and includes locations such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in ecological and environmental services, particularly those experienced in aquatic plant surveys and natural habitat assessments. The open procurement method encourages wide participation, allowing businesses with relevant expertise to compete effectively. Completing these surveys will contribute to the long-term environmental monitoring efforts, offering businesses a chance to enhance their portfolios, gain recognition in their field, and potentially secure more government contracts in the future. ## Notice The Environment Agency (EA) is developing a series of new monitoring networks as part of the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) project. One of these covers small streams and another covers Lakes. The overarching focus is to undertake macrophyte surveys at 26 small stream sites in England and undertake lake macrophyte surveys (including 'lake naturalness assessments') at 42 sites in England. These surveys need to be completed by 30th September 2025. To view and bid for this opportunity, please register at: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1268766f-8146-431e-bd51-98c69e759442 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works ## Release History - 24 Feb 2025 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1268766f-8146-431e-bd51-98c69e759442 - 20 Feb 2025 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c959f456-ba4b-4626-8e51-57f0dc6406f4 - 18 Feb 2025 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04ab0ce-d734-406a-ad4b-5a71719eec13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1268766f-8146-431e-bd51-98c69e759442 24th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c959f456-ba4b-4626-8e51-57f0dc6406f4 20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04ab0ce-d734-406a-ad4b-5a71719eec13 18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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