Scope
Reference
251114TBMIP
Description
The Tees Protected Site Strategy (PSS) is transforming how Teesside balances its industrial heritage with nature recovery, bringing together environmental organisations, major industries and local communities to protect the internationally important Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast designated sites. This collaborative initiative directly supports the regional ambitions to become the UK's clean energy powerhouse whilst ensuring the Tees estuary remains a thriving habitat for seals, migratory birds and other wildlife that depends on its mudflats and salt marshes. Sand dunes play a huge role in coastal protection, as well as host a diverse and high-quality invertebrate assemblage associated with sand dune habitats. The Tees Bay dunes condition status is unfavourable - declining, and the dunes network faces a multitude of pressures. Working at landscape-scale to develop a long-term (30-year) sustainable strategy for the dune system will provide evidence-based information to inform decision-making and direct actions for nature recovery. This project is seeking a provider to work collaboratively with landowners and land managers to develop and produce a 30-year Tees Bay Dunes Management Plan.
Total value (estimated)
- £33,300 excluding VAT
- £40,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 May 2026
- 4 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
Potential extension available, to be agreed at start of contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90710000 - Environmental management
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 November 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 12:00pm
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 vicky.ward@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 10th December 2025.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to vicky.ward@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
See attachments
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Order Form NE Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions Tees Bay Dunes MP Final 121125.docx
Order form
Tees Bay dunes MP Request for Quotation FINAL 121125.docx
RFQ
Tees PSS TBDS MP Commercial Response Template 121125.docx
Commercial Response Template
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Vicky Ward
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government