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title: "RDE902 - Exploring demonstrating Marine Net Gain"
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# RDE902 - Exploring demonstrating Marine Net Gain

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0d9e858-9155-491c-9931-be1809f1c4ac

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## Summary

The public procurement process, managed by Natural England, involves a project titled "RDE902 - Exploring Demonstrating Marine Net Gain". This initiative falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category and targets multiple regions, including the UK and Europe. The procurement process, initiated through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £40,000, was awarded to Howell Marine Consulting and is set to run from 1st October 2025 until 31st March 2026. The award was confirmed on 25th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for marine consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in environmental recovery and restoration. Businesses involved in research and development within the marine sector can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and demonstrate leadership in marine sustainability. Although it is described as unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms with specialized skills in marine environments would benefit greatly from participating in such contracts, potentially leading to further opportunities within government-led environmental projects.

## Notice

This project will provide evidence on ways to demonstrate recovery and restoration success in the marine environment. Contract awarded by Defra

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49728930-da10-4276-abd9-8ff6d909f91a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49728930-da10-4276-abd9-8ff6d909f91a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49728930-da10-4276-abd9-8ff6d909f91a
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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