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title: "Rapid Evidence Review of the potential impacts of solar development on biodiversity and protected landscapes"
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# Rapid Evidence Review of the potential impacts of solar development on biodiversity and protected landscapes

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf6c6f25-ecf5-45ee-85a7-79392da54a8c

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## Summary

Natural England has initiated a procurement process titled "Rapid Evidence Review of the potential impacts of solar development on biodiversity and protected landscapes," concentrating on research services in the United Kingdom. This tender involves the completion of an evidence review to assess the effects of solar photovoltaic developments on biodiversity, particularly focusing on protected sites and landscapes. The procurement, valued at £25,852, was carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement and has progressed to the award stage. The contract period runs from 13 October 2025 to 9 January 2026, with a tender period that concluded on 21 September 2025. Natural England, stationed in Leeds, serves as the buyer organisation, while THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP) LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Warrington, has been awarded the contract.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy, particularly those that specialise in the intersection of renewable energy and ecological conservation. The selective procurement method suggests that organisations with a proven track record and existing framework agreements may have competitive advantages. Small to medium enterprises are especially well-suited to participate in such tenders, given the focus on research services tied to biodiversity and landscape protection. Engaging in similar projects can drive business growth by expanding service offerings and building expertise in solar development’s ecological impacts, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions aligned with environmental stewardship. Business users interested in aligning their services with government-backed initiatives for renewable energy and conservation are encouraged to consider similar opportunities.

## Notice

Natural England is commissioning a rapid review of evidence to collate and evaluate existing scientific and grey literature on the potential impacts (both positive and negative) of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) developments on biodiversity (with a particular focus on protected sites) and protected landscapes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b42215e-a1cb-49df-ae07-8d4d83323b91 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,852 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,852 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b42215e-a1cb-49df-ae07-8d4d83323b91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b42215e-a1cb-49df-ae07-8d4d83323b91
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c64a34e5-6300-47fb-b8fa-212cf78871b0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8b6da8f3-2307-419d-8d10-4874665339c9

## Provenance

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