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title: "National Assessment of Rare Notchworts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d97f"
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# National Assessment of Rare Notchworts

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d97f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Natural England focuses on a project titled "National Assessment of Rare Notchworts." This tender, situated in London, belongs to the research and survey services category and aims to review the taxonomic status of certain species in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, inviting quotations through an open competition below threshold. Interested parties must submit their responses by 17:00 on 21st August 2026. The tender holds an estimated value of £31,800, and the contract is set to begin on 10th September 2026, concluding on 30th June 2028.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and environmental surveys. Companies with expertise in taxonomy and ecological assessments will find this project particularly suitable, as it involves historical and current status evaluations of species using herbarium specimens. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in the specified areas are encouraged to compete, as the tender falls below the traditional threshold, broadening the chance for competitively bidding on government contracts with significant environmental impact.

## Notice

Over the years, there has been much taxonomic confusion and changes surrounding the Norfolk Flapwort. This species was previously classified as Leiocolea rutheana var. laxa, and thought to be entirely restricted to Scarning fen in Norfolk, with Leiocolea rutheana var. rutheana restricted to Cumbria, but historically found in Norfolk too. Current taxonomy identifies the Norfolk flapwort as Gillmans notchwort (Mesoptychia gillmanii var. laxa) and Leiocolea rutheana as the fen notchwort (Mesoptychia rutheana). There is currently a need to review and reassess the status of both of these species both today and looking back at their historic status through review of herbarium specimens.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072978-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,500 |
| Lots value | £26,500 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 07:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072978-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072978-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20018
  RFQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20019
  Order Form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20020
  Commercial Response

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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