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title: "RDE845 - The Needles MCZ Subtidal Verification Surveys"
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# RDE845 - The Needles MCZ Subtidal Verification Surveys

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4c60238-cfb0-4f13-aa5c-f45ed2eedb4b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RDE845 - The Needles MCZ Subtidal Verification Surveys" was initiated by Natural England under the UK Government. This tender involves research and development consultancy services, specifically aimed at verifying subtidal features within The Needles Marine Conservation Zone. The process has been completed, with the award being made to ABPmer. The procurement falls under a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £70,100, commenced on the 8th of August 2025 and will conclude on the 27th of February 2026. The project covers multiple locations, including British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and beyond.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for firms specialising in marine research and consultancy, notably those with expertise in subtidal surveys. Businesses that can provide robust evidence-gathering solutions and who are already operating within or aim to support Marine Conservation Zones will find this type of contract beneficial. Although the procurement favours larger entities, given its unsuitability designation for SMEs and VCSEs, companies with existing capabilities to engage in framework agreements will be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The selective procurement approach further underscores the importance of possessing specific qualifications and experience to effectively meet the contractual requirements.

## Notice

This survey will contribute to evidence gathering of the subtidal features within The Needles Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ), filling in the missing/lacking data and verifying existing data for subtidal features. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fca0d4b-46ca-48ad-900c-c659febd223b |
| 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 | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,100 |
| 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

- 9 Sep 2025 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fca0d4b-46ca-48ad-900c-c659febd223b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fca0d4b-46ca-48ad-900c-c659febd223b
  9th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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