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title: "Development of a network of hydrological monitoring across the Long Term Monitoring Network: Finglandrigg"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d786"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Development of a network of hydrological monitoring across the Long Term Monitoring Network: Finglandrigg

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d786

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## Summary

The tender process initiated by Natural England focuses on the "Development of a network of hydrological monitoring across the Long Term Monitoring Network: Finglandrigg," situated in the United Kingdom, specifically north Cumbria. Natural England, a public authority operating at the central government level, is overseeing this procurement. The industry category includes services related to oceanography and hydrology. This process moved from tender initiation to completion, with the award of the contract to Rigare Ltd on 27th November 2025. The contract is active with a value of £11,750, allocated to monitor groundwater-dependent vegetation plots. The procurement was conducted using an 'open' method below the threshold, encouraging open competition, and outlines terms where electronic submissions were not allowed, with all communications handled via email. This procurement supports a conceptual hydrological model, critical for assessing hydrological changes in water-dependent ecosystems.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring and hydrological services. Companies specialising in these sectors can benefit from potential growth by participating in such initiatives led by government entities like Natural England. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to gain, given this procurement processes’ inclusivity towards them, reflecting a structure that does not require surpassing significant thresholds. Firms equipped to conduct site visits or utilise existing desk-based methodologies for hydrological models could find this project aligns well with their core competencies. Engaging with this procurement could bolster a company's portfolio by contributing to crucial ecological data collection driven by hydrological changes, supporting research and outcomes relevant to ecosystem pressures across UK nature reserves.

## Notice

The development of a conceptual hydrological model and identification of suitable locations for a network of dipwells to monitor ground water dependent vegetation plots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080293-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | £12,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,750 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIGARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71351920 - Oceanography and hydrology services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 15:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080293-2025
- 20 Nov 2025 at 09:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075473-2025
- 31 Oct 2025 at 08:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069916-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080293-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075473-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069916-2025
  31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6926
  Request for Quotation.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6927
  Order Form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6928
  Commercial Response form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8097
  Clarification to bidders questions

## Notice URLs

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

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