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title: "RDE974 - Specification for a vegetation survey for the long-term monitoring of r"
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# RDE974 - Specification for a vegetation survey for the long-term monitoring of r

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3407d4f-f143-4ec3-8560-630fbed8e308

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Natural England as the buying organisation, engaging in a tender titled "RDE974 - Specification for a vegetation survey for the long-term monitoring of r," positioned within the research and development consultancy services industry category. The tender seeks services to be delivered across several regions, including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 29th April 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026. Utilising a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender period ended on 30th April 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy to collaborate with governmental entities like Natural England. Though not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, any business with proven experience and capability in executing vegetation surveys can benefit significantly by participating in such frameworks. Harper Adams University has been identified as the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting the viability for educational institutions and consultancies in the related field to leverage similar opportunities for growth. The contract’s international delivery requirement could further broaden the operational scope of participating businesses, fostering cross-border collaborations and industry development.

## Notice

Sub-Lot 8.1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d37197-4249-48f9-b48d-8c939322cb51 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,730 |
| 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 | HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d37197-4249-48f9-b48d-8c939322cb51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d37197-4249-48f9-b48d-8c939322cb51
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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