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title: "ES RDE 010 - Clun Nature Recovery Blueprint"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b5c"
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published: "2026-04-27"
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# ES RDE 010 - Clun Nature Recovery Blueprint

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b5c

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in London, has awarded a contract titled "ES RDE 010 - Clun Nature Recovery Blueprint" in the environmental services sector. The procurement process focuses on conservation efforts for the River Clun Special Area of Conservation to address environmental concerns such as phosphate and sediment exceedances. The procurement method used was below the threshold, with the tender process now complete and the contract active as of 17 April 2026. This initiative falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, running from 20 April 2026 until 31 March 2027.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in environmental consultancy and conservation. Large businesses with expertise in research and development consultancy services will find this tender favourable, as illustrated by the award to AECOM LIMITED. Located in the United Kingdom, this project aims to engage organisations familiar with environmental recovery projects and requires a collaborative approach for delivering long-term solutions to enhance river catchment management and biodiversity. This venture could be advantageous for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in governmental conservation efforts.

## Notice

The River Clun Special Area of Conservation (SAC) holds a rapidly diminishing population of freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera. Much work has been done in the catchment to improve our understanding of the reasons for decline and deliver practical measures through Catchment Sensitive Farming, Agri-environment schemes and projects. Further work is need to address specific issues, namely the exceedance of phosphate, nitrogen and sediment targets and the changes in flows to the catchment which have resulted in a 'flashy' river susceptible to impacts of both flood and drought. Natural England are now leading on a Protected Site Strategy pilot project in the Clun catchment, and the foundational workstream for this project is the Clun Nature Recovery Blueprint (NRB).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037926-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,948 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037926-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037926-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aecom.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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