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title: "Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Build and deployment of Hotels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050735"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2025-07-11"
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# Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Build and deployment of Hotels

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050735

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Natural England focuses on the Short-snouted Seahorse Species Recovery Project, requiring the construction and deployment of artificial seahorse habitats along the stretch from Seaford to Eastbourne. This project falls under the marine research services category within the services main procurement category. Natural England, a public authority serving as the buying organisation, operates from London (SW1P 4DF) and has concluded this tender phase. Notably, the contract has been awarded to AXION SOLUTIONS LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London (NW6 1NB), with the award being active as of 11 July 2025. The procurement method employed was open, specifically designed below the threshold for an open competition, encouraging participation from suitable businesses. The entire contracting period spanned from 22 May to 30 July 2025, with the project taking place within the UKJ region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in marine research services. The procurement's open nature, specifically under a below-threshold competition, is ideal for businesses looking to establish a foothold or expand in the public sector services domain, especially those involved in environmental and conservation efforts. Participating companies can benefit from the exposure and experience gained from working with a central government public authority like Natural England. This contract underlines business growth potential by highlighting collaborations that prioritise ecological projects, thus paving the way for further partnerships in similar environmental conservation initiatives.

## 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/039168-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | £32,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,233 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXION SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039168-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 15:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016876-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039168-2025
  11th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016876-2025
  24th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-821
  Commercial Response
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-822
  Contract Draft
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-823
  RFQ

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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