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Open tender · Notice 103201-2026

Opportunity Mapping for Open Mosaic Habitat at the Tees Estuary

Natural England

Value
£20k
Closes
23 Nov 2026 (15 days)
Where
UK-wide
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
7 Dec 2026 – 31 Mar 2027

In plain English

Natural England wants a research project to map Open Mosaic Habitat across the Tees Estuary, including areas not yet mapped and changes over time. The supplier would also collate species records and produce a prioritised list of actions to maintain and enhance the habitat, with work running from 7 December 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Good fit for: Ecological consultancies or habitat survey and mapping firms with experience of brownfield or priority habitat work.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer 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.

Getting the documents

Attached to the official notice, free to download without registering:

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 30 Oct 2026.

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