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title: "Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Build and deployment of Hotels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec54"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2025-06-13"
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# Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Build and deployment of Hotels

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec54

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## Summary

Natural England, a public authority within the central government based in London, invited bids for the 'Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project' in Seaford to Eastbourne. The procurement process, classified under the marine research services category, aimed at building and deploying artificial seahorse habitats known as 'seahorse hotels'. The tender was initially active with an end date for submissions on 7th April 2025, following an extension from 31st March 2025. Despite a robust planning phase, the awarding stage concluded on 23rd April 2025 with cancellation, citing no bids received from interested parties.

This tender offered a unique growth opportunity for businesses specialising in marine research and environmental construction services. With a contract valued at £32,000, it was particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) able to offer innovative habitats and reporting solutions. The open competition procurement method encouraged market participation and presented an occasion to collaborate with Natural England and contribute to a significant environmental recovery initiative. The tender required firm adherence to the RFQ and stipulated direct communication via email for quotation submission and clarification queries, equitable for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and engage in ecological projects. However, the absence of bids indicates a gap in supply or interest within the targeted sector, urging future engagement strategies to accommodate market needs better.

## Notice

Natural England is seeking to commission the build and deployment of artificial seahorse habitats ('seahorse hotels') from April - May, and then produce a report detailing methods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032199-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | £32,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 10:16 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032199-2025
- 21 Mar 2025 at 13:25 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010688-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 16:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009055-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032199-2025
  13th June 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010688-2025
  21st March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009055-2025
  12th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-153
  Contract Draft
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-154
  RFQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-155
  Commercial Response

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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