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Opportunity Mapping for Open Mosaic Habitat at the Tees Estuary

Natural England · Central government

In brief

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

The estimated value is £20,330 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 7 December 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 23 November 2026.

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Key dates

Questions by
midday, Wednesday 11 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 23 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for research contracts across the UK (from 422 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Open Mosaic Habitat (OMH) is recognised as a high distinctiveness Priority Habitat; which is very difficult to recreate or replace if destroyed. Under S41 NERC Act OMH is protected and Local Planning Authorities require rigorous mitigation if impacted via development. The demand for OMH mitigation opportunities is also intrinsically linked to the planning process and decision-making. This research project will map OMH resource across the Tees Estuary to develop an understanding of the types of OMH across the area, identify areas of OMH not currently mapped and identify whether there have been changes in OMH resource over time. The research project will also collate species records to identify important species using the OMH resource and determine whether there are any characteristic OMH communities. Finally, this work will identify opportunities to maintain and enhance the OMG resource and produce a prioritised list of actions.

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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 11 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 23 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 103201-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 103201-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.