--- title: "Littoral Sediment Surveys of Adur Estuary SSSI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055096" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055096" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055096.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055096.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2025-07-18" --- # Littoral Sediment Surveys of Adur Estuary SSSI Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055096 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055096) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055096.json) ## Summary Natural England recently initiated a procurement process for the "Littoral Sediment Surveys of Adur Estuary SSSI" project, aiming to conduct monitoring surveys at the Adur Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. This project falls under the services category, specifically survey services, and seeks to address evidence gaps related to sediment features. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, with a gross value estimated at £20,000. Initially begun with an active status, the procurement encountered an update on 1st July 2025 and was slated to close by 4th July 2025 at 13:00. However, the tender was ultimately cancelled on 18th July 2025, after being retendered at a different value. This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring, survey services, and analysis, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The project involved a comprehensive scope, including habitat surveys and particle size analysis, suitable for businesses with expertise in ecological assessments and scientific research. By engaging in this tender, companies could establish their presence in environmental consulting and expand their portfolio in government projects, leveraging the opportunity to collaborate with a central government authority like Natural England. ## Notice Natural England is seeking to commission monitoring surveys of the littoral sediment feature of the Adur Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, in order to fill key evidence gaps and support the monitoring and condition assessment of the site. The contract will be carried out within the 2025/26 financial year and comprise of two phases: Phase I: Phase I Habitat Survey; walkover, biotope classification and mapping, and subsequent analysis and report. Phase II: Phase II habitat survey, Particle Size Analysis (PSA), infaunal analysis, and subsequent analysis and report. To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to amy.austrin@naturalengland.org.uk by 13:00 on 04/07./2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to amy.austrin@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041271-2025 | | 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 | 18 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jul 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,667 | | Lots value | £16,667 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311000 - Survey services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2025 at 11:32 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041271-2025 - 1 Jul 2025 at 10:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036357-2025 - 20 Jun 2025 at 08:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033939-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041271-2025 18th July 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036357-2025 1st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033939-2025 20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2383 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2384 RfQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2385 Contract Draft - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2619 Clarifications to Bidders Questions ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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