---
title: "Artificial Nesting Sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060109"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
---

# Artificial Nesting Sites

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060109

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council is overseeing a procurement process concerning the project titled "Artificial Nesting Sites," focused on wildlife preservation, particularly aiming to support the kittiwake species. This initiative falls under the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a milestone engagement scheduled for 16th January 2026. The contract is set to run from 1st February 2026 until 31st January 2027. The procurement method involves a preliminary market engagement, as detailed in a notice published on 7th January 2026, aiming to gather information that will aid in determining the project's scope and feasibility.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services and construction, particularly those with experience in wildlife preservation. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria outlined. With a gross contract value of £60,000, this project offers the potential for business growth by contributing to a high-profile environmental effort in collaboration with a sub-central public authority. Interested organisations should consider engaging by the forthcoming deadline to align their offerings with the council's sustainability goals and requirements.

## Notice

North Yorkshire Council is requesting information from organisations to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement to accelerate the delivery of an artificial nesting site to support protection of the kittiwake species.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101459&TID=100106698&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001089-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001089-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001089-2026
  7th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101459&TID=100106698&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

## Provenance

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