Open tender · Notice 103786-2026
Wintering bird surveys on the Humber Estuary, January 2027 to March 2027
- Value
- £50k
- Closes
- 23 Nov 2026 (15 days)
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Jan 2027 – 19 Mar 2027
In plain English
Natural England wants wintering bird surveys carried out at 40 sample locations in farmland and other open habitats within 10 km of the Humber Estuary, in Yorkshire and the Humber. Work runs from 1 January 2027 to 19 March 2027, and the data will feed a Natural England habitat suitability modelling project.
Good fit for: Ecology consultancies or freelance ornithologists experienced in winter bird field surveys.
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What the buyer says
This project involves undertaking wintering bird surveys in agricultural fields and other open habitats up to 10 km from the Humber Estuary SPA. The aim of this project is to collect additional data to support a Natural England-led Habitat Suitability Modelling project. The modelling is intended to help identify areas of potentially suitable habitat for wintering waterbirds and wading bird species associated with the Humber Estuary SPA, helping to improve our understanding of their distribution in the surrounding landscape. This commission requires wintering bird surveys at 40 sample locations between January and the end of February (or early March if required).
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 2 Nov 2026.
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