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title: "High Level Conservation Measures for the Wensum (Nutrient-Affected Features)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b7f0"
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published: "2026-06-18"
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# High Level Conservation Measures for the Wensum (Nutrient-Affected Features)

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b7f0

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process led by Natural England involves securing a consultant to develop high-level conservation measures to address nutrient-affected features within the River Wensum Special Area of Conservation. The procurement is categorised under environmental services, focusing on long-term ecological improvement. Based in London, Natural England functions as a central government public authority. This tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method suitable for below-threshold open competition. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 26th June 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 1st July 2026, with the contract period running from 10th July to 4th September 2026.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, particularly those adept in planning and implementing large-scale conservation projects. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given its suitability criteria. The project offers a platform for companies to demonstrate technical and commercial prowess as the evaluation will weigh technical capability at 65% and commercial aspects at 35%. Engaging in this project can help businesses establish their presence in the environmental services sector and contribute to meaningful ecological outcomes.

## Notice

The Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) is intended to support strategic, large-scale action to address environmental impacts arising from development, including nutrient enrichment affecting protected sites. Within the River Wensum Special Area of Conservation (SAC) catchment, the NRF provides an opportunity to identify and prioritise durable, landscape-scale conservation measures that deliver long-term ecological improvement and help restore the integrity and resilience of internationally important habitats and species. To procure a consultant to produce a high level list of potential, in perpetuity conservation measures that would benefit features of the River Wensum Special Area of Conservation (SAC) affected by nutrient enrichment (see Annex A). The output will support Natural England, local authorities, and catchment partners in shaping future nutrient mitigation, restoration and investment programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057765-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 16:00 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057765-2026
- 18 Jun 2026 at 12:33 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057568-2026
- 18 Jun 2026 at 11:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057510-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057765-2026
  18th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057568-2026
  18th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057510-2026
  18th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17929
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17931
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17951

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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