Scope
Reference
NE270126RSC
Description
This project will undertake a comprehensive literature review of historical pollution in the Tees Estuary, drawing on academic journals, governmental reports and on-line records and datasets, grey literature, historical archives and expert insights. Existing contaminant data will be collated and synthesised through a meta‑analysis to assess temporal trends and ecological relevance to benthic habitats. The analysis will identify key contaminants, biological and abiotic thresholds, and associated ecological impacts.
Total value (estimated)
- £12,000 excluding VAT
- £15,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 1 month, 18 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to jayden.endean@naturalengland.org.uk (cc catherine.scott@naturalengland.org.uk and daniel.donald@naturalengland.org.uk) by 17:00 on 09/02/2026.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to jayden.endean@naturalengland.org.uk (cc catherine.scott@naturalengland.org.uk and daniel.donald@naturalengland.org.uk). Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Full details available in the RFQ.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Teesmouth Contaminants Review - RfQ 2026 - FINAL.docx
RFQ
Tees SPA Contaminants Review 2026 - Order Form NE Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions.docx
Order Form
NE_Commercial Response basic 2.pdf
Commercial Response
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jay Endean
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government