--- title: "Development of a GIS spatial inventory of sand dune communities using the Sand Dune Vegetation Survey of England survey" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0604cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604cc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2026-02-18" --- # Development of a GIS spatial inventory of sand dune communities using the Sand Dune Vegetation Survey of England survey Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0604cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604cc.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Natural England focuses on developing a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial inventory of sand dune communities using historical survey data. This project, awarded to the University of Southampton, involves digitising existing paper maps into a secure, digital format for long-term preservation. The procurement was conducted as an open, below-threshold competition, with Natural England as the contracting authority based in London, UK. The contract was initiated on 12th February 2026 and is set to be completed by the end of May 2026, with a total contract value of £24,013.44. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in GIS technology and environmental services, particularly those with expertise in data digitisation and environmental data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate in the bidding process, making it a suitable opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their operations in the UK environmental sector. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding environment, providing equal opportunities for capable firms to contribute to this significant conservation project. ## Notice To digitise (geo-reference) the Sand Dune Vegetation Survey of England survey maps (Radley, 1994). These are currently only available as paper maps which have been scanned by Natural England staff but need to be digitised to make them more widely available and to provide long-term security of this important dataset. The aim of the project is to create a GIS spatial inventory of sand dune communities using the 1980-1990 survey data capturing the appropriate attributes to enable future interrogation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014980-2026 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,832 | | Lots value | £20,832 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £20,011 | ## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2026 at 16:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014980-2026 - 22 Jan 2026 at 14:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005792-2026 - 19 Jan 2026 at 08:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004162-2026 - 19 Jan 2026 at 08:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004158-2026 - 15 Jan 2026 at 10:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003364-2026 - 15 Jan 2026 at 08:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003306-2026 - 13 Jan 2026 at 14:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002727-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014980-2026 18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005792-2026 22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004162-2026 19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004158-2026 19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003364-2026 15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003306-2026 15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002727-2026 13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10222 RFQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10223 Order Form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10225 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10226 Commercial Response - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10227 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10324 Clarification to bidders questions - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10333 Clarification to bidders questions. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10452 Clarification to Bidders Questions - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10453 Clarification to Bidders Questions - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10454 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10764 Clarifications to Bidders Questions - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10766 Annex 1 & 2 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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