--- title: "Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Finglandrigg Woods NNR -2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06656a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06656a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06656a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06656a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Finglandrigg Woods NNR -2026 Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06656a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06656a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06656a.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Natural England involved awarding a contract for a "Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Finglandrigg Woods NNR - 2026". This contract falls under the services category for surveying, research, and development. The awarded contract was concluded on 20th May 2026, following a tender period that ended on 31st March 2026. Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, facilitated this procurement. The contract was awarded under an open procedure, below the threshold for competition, and involved recording plant species and soil sampling at Finglandrigg Woods, demonstrating a complete and active procurement stage. This tender represents meaningful opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological consultancy, particularly those adept in conducting vegetation surveys and data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the surveying and consultancy sectors stand to benefit significantly, should they possess the requisite expertise in environmental data collection and reporting. Participating in such public procurement contracts not only offers financial growth but also fortifies an organisation's portfolio and credibility within the public sector advisory space. ## Notice A full repeat vegetation survey for Natural England's Long Term Monitoring Network project at Finglandrigg Woods 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/046445-2026 | | 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 | £10,660 | ## 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 | GRAEME SKELCHER ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANT | ## 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 13:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046445-2026 - 18 Mar 2026 at 15:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024725-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 13:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022322-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 13:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020915-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046445-2026 20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024725-2026 18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022322-2026 12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020915-2026 9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13020 RFQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13021 Order Form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13022 Commercial Response - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13182 Clarification to bidders questions. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13501 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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