Open tenders / Architecture, engineering & surveying
Open tender · Notice 100093-2026
Green Links Study, New Forest National Park
- Value
- £100k
- Closes
- 16 Nov 2026 (8 days)
- Where
- South East, South West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 1 Dec 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
In plain English
New Forest National Park Authority wants a consultant to produce a four-part study on how land outside the National Park could be connected to land inside it, and how land inside the core that is split by major roads could be reconnected. The work runs from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a budget of £80,000 to £100,000.
Good fit for: Small environmental, landscape, planning or research consultancies able to survey sites and propose realistic ways to connect habitats or routes.
- Higher fees need proven added value
Added value will clearly need to be proven at the higher end of the budget range.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) is seeking a consultant to produce a four part study that examines the potential of connecting areas outside of the New Forest National Park (NFNP) boundary to land within and also connecting land within the core of the NFNP that is transected by major road arteries. See the included brief for a full description of the intended areas to be studied. The budget for the study is £80-100,000 and will include for site visits, identification of potential connection points using existing mapping, published plans and realistic ideas for methods of connectivity. Added value will clearly need to be proven at the higher end of the budget range.
Getting the documents
Attached to the official notice, free to download without registering:
- ITT Green Links Study Oct2026 (Word)
- NFNPA GLS Assessment Document Oct2026 (Word)
- NFNPA Standard Terms Contract Aug23 (PDF)
The buyer's e-tendering site: in-tendhost.co.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 22 Oct 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £35k to £59k (2 since 2026; 1 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDC JB Green and Blue Infrastructure Study (ESPH730 MV) Rother District Council | Land Use Consultants Limited | £35k | 8 Jun |
| Ia3858 Completion of Feasibility Study, Cannock Chase National Landscape Staffordshire County Council | Arkwood Ltd SME | £59k | 11 Feb |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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