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title: "Benfleet and Southend Marshes SPA Ornithological Surveys and Intertidal Survey, and Biotope Mapping"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054e96"
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# Benfleet and Southend Marshes SPA Ornithological Surveys and Intertidal Survey, and Biotope Mapping

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054e96

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## Summary

Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, has awarded a contract to Kent Wildlife Trust to conduct ornithological surveys and intertidal surveys, along with biotope mapping in the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Special Protection Area (SPA). This procurement, classified under marine research services, was initiated through an open competition process and falls below threshold requirements, reflecting a transparent approach to selecting service providers. The contract commenced on 22nd September 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th March 2026, with a total gross value of £41,838, while the net contract value is £34,865 GBP.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs involved in environmental research and marine services. Businesses with expertise in ecological surveys, biodiversity mapping, and marine research can leverage this contract to expand their operational reach within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting regions like the UKH. By engaging with a reputable buyer like Natural England, businesses can establish valuable partnerships and improve their market positioning. The open procurement method used ensures that a broad range of potential bidders had the opportunity to participate, provided they met the service criteria outlined by the buyer, which fosters competition and potential growth in the marine research sector.

## Notice

Over-wintering bird surveys, biotope sampling and mapping project in the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SPA. To be carried out between November 2025 and March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046403-2025 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,865 |

## 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 | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENT WILDLIFE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 09:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046403-2025
- 17 Jun 2025 at 15:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033081-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046403-2025
  6th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033081-2025
  17th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2265
  Contract Draft
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2266
  RfQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2267

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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