---
title: "ES RDE 044 - Marine recreational vessels as a pathway for the introduction and"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# ES RDE 044 - Marine recreational vessels as a pathway for the introduction and

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8f

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Natural England, located in London, has awarded a contract under the title "ES RDE 044 - Marine recreational vessels as a pathway" with a focus on marine recreational vessels and their potential impact on marine life due to invasive non-native species. This contract is part of a framework agreement and falls under the service industry category, specifically aimed at research and development services. This procurement process has reached the contract award stage, with the contract having been signed on 2nd June 2026, and it is set to run until 31st March 2027. The procurement process was selective and conducted below the threshold for awarding under a framework agreement.

This tender offers businesses an opportunity for growth, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy and research in marine ecosystems. Firms with expertise in addressing biodiversity challenges and providing recommendations for protecting Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will find this opportunity well-suited for their capabilities. The awarded contract involves a comprehensive assessment and reporting on invasive species risks, making it ideal for businesses focused on environmental protection, sustainability, and ecological research. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a background in these areas, like the supplier ABPmer, would be particularly competitive in similar procurements.

## Notice

Natural England self-service direct award. Invasive non-native species (INNS) pose major threats to native biodiversity and ecosystem services and are identified as one of the most significant drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide, second only to habitat destruction. Marine INNS can be a threat to protected habitats and species impacting on the condition of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Natural England has a responsibility to report on the condition of MPAs and as such has a requirement to improve our understanding of risks from INNS to their condition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052825-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,635 |

## 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 | ABPMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 12:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052825-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052825-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04ef64
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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