--- title: "Beachy Head East MCZ Intertidal Survey - Phase I and targeted Phase II" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056281" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056281" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056281.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056281.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2025-08-28" --- # Beachy Head East MCZ Intertidal Survey - Phase I and targeted Phase II Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056281 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056281) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056281.json) ## Summary Natural England has conducted a public procurement process for the "Beachy Head East MCZ Intertidal Survey - Phase I and targeted Phase II" project. This procurement, completed under an open competition method, specifically targets marine research services. The procurement process has moved through various stages, leading to the award of the contract to CARCINUS LTD. The contract, valued at £30,840 gross (awarded amount of £25,700), runs from 15th August 2025 until 15th March 2026, focusing on services in the UK, with a geographic emphasis on the South East region. The procurement falls under the category of below-threshold public authority central government projects. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for entities engaged in marine research and environmental monitoring services. SMEs and companies with expertise in coastal and marine ecosystems, especially those headquartered in the United Kingdom, will find particular alignment and potential advantages in this tender. Given its scope and the fact that it was procured through an open and competitive method, the tender provides a fair platform for niche service providers to demonstrate their capabilities and secure public sector work, thereby expanding their portfolio and enhancing market presence. Businesses looking to engage in government projects and environmental monitoring could leverage this contract to establish a foothold and build credibility within the public procurement domain. ## Notice Natural England are seeking to commission Phase I and Targeted Phase II monitoring surveys for Beachy Head East MCZ Intertidal Features. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052100-2025 | | 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 | 28 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 14 Aug 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £41,666 | | Lots value | £41,666 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £25,700 | ## 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 | CARCINUS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2025 at 14:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052100-2025 - 30 Jul 2025 at 10:29 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044178-2025 - 28 Jul 2025 at 16:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043643-2025 - 18 Jul 2025 at 18:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041456-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052100-2025 28th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044178-2025 30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043643-2025 28th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041456-2025 18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3239 Contract Draft - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3240 RfQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3241 Commercial Response Template - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3544 RfQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3545 Clarifications to Bidders Questions ## Notice URLs - https://www.carcinus.co.uk - 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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