--- title: "Nature Restoration Fund: Supply Market Research for Great Crested Newt EDPs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0659d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659d7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Nature Restoration Fund: Supply Market Research for Great Crested Newt EDPs Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0659d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0659d7.json) ## Summary Natural England, a central government public authority, is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the Nature Restoration Fund. The procurement aims to conduct supply market research specifically for the conservation of Great Crested Newts through Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) under this fund. A preliminary market research webinar is scheduled for 14 July 2026, between 11:00 and 12:30, to engage private and third-sector suppliers interested in the Great Crested Newt market. Businesses wanting to participate in this webinar must register by 24 June 2026. This initiative is structured to address environmental improvement works and related services, with an overarching focus on improving natural habitats across the UK. The initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the environmental services industry, particularly those specialising in environmental auditing, conservation strategies, and nature reserve services. Organisations such as habitat banks, not-for-profit entities, local authority ecological arms, and ecological consultancies are encouraged to participate. The project supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an excellent opportunity for these entities to expand their reach and capacity within the environmental sector. By participating, businesses can not only contribute to ecological conservation efforts but also position themselves as key players in a government-backed environmental programme, paving the way for strategic growth within the industry. ## Notice Officials from Natural England and Defra are hosting a virtual webinar on Tuesday 14 July 2026, 11:00 - 12:30, and we would like to invite you to join us. The session is aimed at private and third-sector suppliers currently active in, or interested in, the Great Crested Newt (GCN) market. It will provide early insight into how Natural England intends to deliver the Nature Restoration Fund, with a focus on GCN Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs), potential conservation measures, and procurement routes within GCN markets. You will also have the opportunity to share your views in an open QA session on capacity, capability, and the practicalities of working within an EDP framework. If this is of interest to you and you wish to attend, please email naturerestorationfund@defra.gov.uk by Wednesday 24 June 2026 with the following details (for a maximum of two representatives from your organisation): * Organisation name: * Name(s) of attendee(s): * Role(s): * Email address(es): * If you have any specific questions, you would like us to address on the day, please feel free to detail these in your response. The session will be hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams video call. Joining information and an agenda will be sent to your nominated representatives following the registration deadline. If you have any questions, please contact: naturerestorationfund@defra.gov.uk. We look forward to seeing you there. ### Planning Information Preliminary Market Research Webinar ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055859-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90714000 - Environmental auditing - 92533000 - Nature reserve services - 98342000 - Work environment services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2026 at 15:08 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055859-2026 - 12 Jun 2026 at 13:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055772-2026 - 23 Feb 2026 at 11:43 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016004-2026 - 23 Feb 2026 at 10:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015932-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055859-2026 12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055772-2026 12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016004-2026 23rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015932-2026 23rd February 2026 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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