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Harnessing geological diversity for species recovery, ecological connectivity, and climate resilience

Natural England · Central government

In brief

Natural England is looking for suppliers for research work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £20,833 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 13 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 2pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026.

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Key dates

Bids by
2pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for research contracts across the UK (from 426 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

This pilot project will improve recovery prospects for species with tightly defined geologies by identifying where they can persist or expand under climate change. It will seek to enhance Natural England's climate suitability maps with geological data to identify future strongholds and connectivity corridors. For identified species, ecological and geological knowledge will be collated; and it is anticipated that for a subset, field surveys will document fine-scale site conditions (e.g. slope, hydrology, soils, geological facies). Species-level reports will provide practical advice to site managers and support local, and wider scale regional and national survival planning. By integrating predictive mapping with ecological insight, the project informs targeted management and landscape-scale planning. It focuses on features we can manage (habitat, land use, and connectivity), recognising that fixed geology may both constrain and guide species' climate-driven range shifts.

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  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 090360-2026

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From notice 090360-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.