--- title: "Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - North Solent -2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066562" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066562" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066562.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066562.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2026-05-19" --- # Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - North Solent -2026 Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066562 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066562) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066562.json) ## Summary Natural England, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process under the open competition method for a project titled "Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - North Solent - 2026". This project falls under the services category and includes surveying and research and development services. The location for this project is North Solent National Nature Reserve, with offices based in London, UK. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract being signed on 13 April 2026, and it is set to run until 31 December 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £8,910, was issued after a competitive tendering process that closed on 31 March 2026. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental surveys, data collection, and ecological research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in ecological and environmental services, are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders due to their flexibility and specialised expertise. Companies like Arvensis Ecology Ltd, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate how participation in government tenders can enhance a company's portfolio and lead to business growth. For businesses aiming to engage in public sector contracts, understanding the requirements and submission criteria outlined in Requests for Quotation is crucial to success. ## Notice A full repeat vegetation survey for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project at North Solent 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/045865-2026 | | 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 | 19 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 | £8,910 | ## 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 | ARVENSIS ECOLOGY | ## 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 - 19 May 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045865-2026 - 18 Mar 2026 at 14:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024712-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 13:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022314-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 13:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020905-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045865-2026 19th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024712-2026 18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022314-2026 12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020905-2026 9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13050 Request for Quotation - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13051 Order Form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13052 Commercial response form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13180 Clarification to bidders questions. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13495 Clarification to Bidders Questions ## Notice URLs - http://www.arvensisecology.co.uk - 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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