Scope
Reference
C29676
Description
Deliver Phase 4 of the Riverine Natural Capital Condition and Ecosystem Mapping project, a long-term multi-phase research and development project to develop national freshwater natural capital condition and ecosystem service mapping, the user need for which was identified through the Natural Capital Mapping Needs Review. This Phase 4 contract with Natural Capital Solutions will provide specific scientific and technical expertise and capacity to finish scaling up the prototype mapping they developed in previous phases into a complete national map explorer with England-wide coverage, ready for publication.
Contract 1. Riverine Natural Capital Condition and Ecosystem Mapping project
Supplier
Contract value
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
7 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 7 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Supplier reliance- Reliance on a single supplier with exclusive capabilities could pose a risk if they are unable to deliver or face resource limitations. Contract Approval Delays- Any delays in STA approvals or project start may impact timelines.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure
Follow-up work where there was competition for the initial work and the provider has already carried out initial work in the same area.
Supplier
Natural Capital Solutions
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXV-8472-HNNP
1 Lucas Bridge Business Park
Towcester
NN12 8AX
United Kingdom
Telephone: 07464470594
Region: UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Riverine Natural Capital Condition and Ecosystem Mapping project
Contracting authority
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement on behalf of Environment Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Judith Gyamfi
Region: UKI32 - Westminster