---
title: "High Level Conservation Measures for the River Avon (Nutrient-Affected Features)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b964"
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published: "2026-06-19"
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# High Level Conservation Measures for the River Avon (Nutrient-Affected Features)

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b964

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## Summary

The public procurement process, managed by Natural England, involves an active tender titled "High Level Conservation Measures for the River Avon (Nutrient-Affected Features)." This falls under the category of Environmental Services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the end date for bid submission set for 10th July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, supporting electronic submission. The contract period is scheduled from 19th July 2026 to 18th September 2026, with the main aim of procuring consultancy services to enhance conservation measures for the River Avon SAC affected by nutrient enrichment.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the environmental services sector, particularly for those focused on consultancy and conservation practices. It is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the contract's scope and value. The procurement process highlights a competitive framework favouring proposals with a strong technical emphasis (65%) compared to commercial considerations (35%). Businesses that are adept in providing innovative conservation measures and have experience collaborating with government bodies like Natural England could significantly benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

To procure a consultant to produce a high level list of, in perpetuity Conservation Measures that would benefit features of the River Avon 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/058193-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2026 - 18 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

- 19 Jun 2026 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058193-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058193-2026
  19th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18015

## 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

## Provenance

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