--- title: "Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Derbyshire Dales 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066509" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066509" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066509.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066509.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Derbyshire Dales 2026 Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066509 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066509) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066509.json) ## Summary The procurement process described involved Natural England, a public authority within the central UK government, contracting a supplier to conduct a comprehensive vegetation survey at Derbyshire Dales NNR. The project is part of the Long Term Monitoring Network and includes tasks such as recording plant species and attributes across 50 permanent plots, with the additional collection of soil samples. The procurement fell under the open method below the threshold and the contract commenced on 13 April 2026, running until 31 December 2026. Although the procurement stage is complete, it was previously in the tender phase with a submission deadline on 31 March 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in surveying and environmental consultancy services, particularly those classified as SMEs. With projects like this, companies can showcase their expertise in research and development services, further enhancing their profile in the industry. Firms with capabilities in high-accuracy GPS data collection and report preparation would find this opportunity particularly beneficial, providing a platform for growth and increased business exposure in collaboration with central government entities like Natural England. ## Notice A full repeat vegetation survey for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project at Derbyshire Dales 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/046465-2026 | | 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 | £15,749 | ## 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 | PENNY ANDERSON ASSOCIATES | ## 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 13:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046465-2026 - 18 Mar 2026 at 15:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024724-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 14:45 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022393-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 10:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020762-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046465-2026 20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024724-2026 18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022393-2026 12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020762-2026 9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13016 RFQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13017 Order Form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13018 Commercial Response - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13183 Clarification to bidders questions. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13500 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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