--- title: "Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Chobham Common NNR -2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0664f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0664f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0664f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Chobham Common NNR -2026 Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0664f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0664f7.json) ## Summary The public procurement process was conducted by Natural England for a vegetation survey at Chobham Common NNR as part of its Long Term Monitoring Network project. As a public authority under central government, Natural England initiated an open competition below threshold for this project, aiming to conduct a detailed surveying of plant species and related ecological attributes. Located in the United Kingdom, the process transitioned through several stages, beginning with calls for tenders in March 2026, concluding with contract awards by April 13, 2026, and set to run until December 31, 2026. The survey falls under the industry category of surveying and research services, demonstrating an award stage where Giles Groome Consultant Ecologist was selected for the project. This contract offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and businesses with expertise in ecological surveying and environmental consultancy. The project's requirements indicate a need for proficiency in GPS-facilitated data collection and environmental data analysis, which could be attractive to small and medium enterprises specializing in geo-location services and ecological assessments. With a contract value of £10,104 gross, this tender encourages participation from businesses capable of delivering comprehensive surveying services, fostering collaboration between government bodies and specialised consultancy firms. ## Notice A full repeat vegetation survey for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project at Chobham Common NNR. A vegetation survey comprising recording of plant species presence and cover, and other attributes across 50 2mx2m permanent monitoring plots across the site. Preparation work includes relocating the permanent plot markers - feno markers - and re-recording the exact location using high-accuracy gps. The collected data is provided on an Excel template and quality assured, with a short summary report. The contract will also include collecting a soil sample near to each of the 50 plots. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046493-2026 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,333 | | Lots value | £13,333 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £8,420 | ## 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 | GILES GROOME CONSULTANT ECOLOGIST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71355000 - Surveying services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79311000 - Survey services ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 13:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046493-2026 - 18 Mar 2026 at 15:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024721-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 12:58 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022297-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 09:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020732-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046493-2026 20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024721-2026 18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022297-2026 12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020732-2026 9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13009 RFQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13010 Order Form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13012 Commercial Response - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13178 Clarification to bidders questions - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13498 Clarification to Bidders Questions ## Notice URLs - 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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