--- title: "Durham Coast SSSI Condition Assessment of the Breeding Seabird Colony" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0684a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684a8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Durham Coast SSSI Condition Assessment of the Breeding Seabird Colony Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0684a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684a8.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Durham Coast SSSI Condition Assessment of the Breeding Seabird Colony" was led by Natural England, a central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. The process recently concluded with the award of the contract dated 1st May 2026, and the contract period extends to 1st December 2026. Natural England sought services through an open competition below the threshold, focusing on the survey of seabird colonies along the Durham Coast. The procurement method ensured an inclusive opportunity for various service providers with a preference for SMEs. The main procurement category is services, specifically survey services, with a total contract value of £7,740 net (£9,288 gross). This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in ecological and biodiversity surveying services. Firms specialising in ecological assessments and bird colony surveys could find growth potential through similar government contracts. The engagement with Natural England, as the contractual authority, heightens the opportunity's appeal due to its reputable standing in environmental management. Given the suitability criteria, SMEs are particularly well-positioned to leverage this procurement opportunity to expand their portfolio and increase their market presence in public sector tenders. ## Notice To carry out a breeding bird survey of the seabird colony at Durham Coast SSSI, in line with JNCC CSM standards. Species include cormorant, kittiwake, fulmar, herring gull and razorbill. The survey effort should be within three key areas along the coast (approx. 10km). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046297-2026 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | £10,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £7,740 | ## 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ECOLOGY CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311000 - Survey services ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 11:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046297-2026 - 23 Apr 2026 at 13:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037155-2026 - 22 Apr 2026 at 08:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036398-2026 - 17 Apr 2026 at 09:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035042-2026 - 17 Apr 2026 at 05:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034926-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046297-2026 20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037155-2026 23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036398-2026 22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035042-2026 17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034926-2026 17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14916 RFQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14917 Order Form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14919 Commercial Response Template - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14925 Updated Order Form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15124 RFQ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15126 Clarification log - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15191 Clarification log ## 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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