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title: "MRF (Marine Recovery Fund) - Procurement of Strategic Compensatory Measures (SCMs)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f75c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-12-17"
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# MRF (Marine Recovery Fund) - Procurement of Strategic Compensatory Measures (SCMs)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f75c

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is undertaking a procurement process for the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF), focused on strategic compensatory measures to preserve wildlife, specifically seabird nesting spaces and predator reduction schemes on offshore islands. Currently in the planning stage, DEFRA is seeking expressions of interest from third-party delivery partners to determine market interest and the availability of needed measures. The procurement, classified under the industry category of environmental and wildlife preservation services, is set within the United Kingdom, and aims to commence on 2nd February 2026, running until 16th December 2028. Key stakeholders are encouraged to register their interest by 31st March 2026 to potentially participate in these environmental service opportunities valued at up to £5,000,000.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in wildlife preservation, environmental services, and natural resources management to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement requirements and goals. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolios and increase market presence as suppliers of essential compensatory measures in the marine ecosystem. Businesses with expertise in delivering predator reduction initiatives and developing nesting spaces would find significant growth potential through participation in DEFRA’s MRF procurement process.

## Notice

As part of Defra's role in delivering strategic compensatory measures via the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF), Defra as the MRF Operator (MRFO) IS seeking expressions of interest from third party delivery partners who may be interested in delivering predator reduction schemes at specific sites likely to be on offshore islands. The location of these sites will be confirmed in due course. The MRFO is also keen to determine availability of excess nesting capacity at developer-led projects that MRFO can purchase compensatory measures for seabird nesting spaces (kittiwake, razorbill and guillemot). The procurement of these measures will be in accordance with PA23.

### Planning Information

Defra as the Marine Recovery Fund Operator (MRFO) is keen to gauge market interest to determine availability of pre-delivered excess compensatory measures such as additional capacity of nesting spaces for seabirds (kittiwake, razorbill and guillemot). The MRFO is also seeking expressions of interest from third party delivery partners who may be interested in delivering predator reduction schemes at specific sites likely on offshore islands. The location of these sites will be confirmed in due course. The procurement of these measures will be in accordance with PA23.
To register your interest please contact/email: mrf@defra.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083624-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,166,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 09:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083624-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083624-2025
  17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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