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# Feasibility Assessment for Creation of Natural Wetland on Land Adjacent to Stodmarsh NNR

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/feasibility-assessment-for-creation-of-natural-wetland-on-land-adjacent-to-stodmarsh-nnr-ocds-h6vhtk-064abd). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal): "Feasibility Assessment for Creation of Natural Wetland on Land Adjacent to Stodmarsh NNR". Published status: complete. Published Value: £40,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 23 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NATURAL ENGLAND (Defra Network eTendering Portal)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/natural-england-defra-network-etendering-portal-gov-pb202)
- **Published Value:** £40,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 23 February 2026 at 17:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Environmental improvement works, Environmental services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £24,500 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/feasibility-assessment-for-creation-of-natural-wetland-on-land-adjacent-to-stodmarsh-nnr-ocds-h6vhtk-064abd#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-064abd`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/feasibility-assessment-for-creation-of-natural-wetland-on-land-adjacent-to-stodmarsh-nnr-ocds-h6vhtk-064abd#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** 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 rupert.hammond@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 23rd February 2026.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email by 17:00 on 19th February 2026 to rupert.hammond@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Description
The key deliverables for this contract will be:
Scope of Works:
1. Introduction
This specification sets out the requirements for a Feasibility Study to assess the potential for wetland restoration on a 37 hectare site located immediately west of the Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve (NNR), Kent. The study will evaluate ecological, hydrological, engineering, economic, and land management feasibility, providing a clear evidence base and suite of options for project progression.
2. Objectives of the Feasibility Study
The principal objectives are to:
1. Determine the ecological and hydrological feasibility of wetland creation or enhancement on the site.
2. Develop and assess a range of viable restoration options.
3. Identify risks, constraints, opportunities, and likely biodiversity and ecosystem service outcomes.
4. Establish options for the transition of the site from existing land use to restored wetland, in collaboration with the landowner.
5. Propose long term management models and governance approaches.
6. Provide costs, funding routes, and a clear roadmap for implementation.
Deliverables will be required by 31th March 2026. This work will inform a government priority and there will be limited ability to negotiate or extend timescales. However, we understand that this may be a quick turnaround, if you believe it is not possible to complete all deliverables by the aforementioned deadline then please provide a detailed timetable of what you believe can be completed before and after the deadline has passed. Monthly meetings for the length of the project are likely to be required

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 45262640, 90700000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £40,000

- **Contract Period:** 27/02/2026 to 31/03/2026

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **MIDDLEMARCH ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-141767`
  - Value: £24,500 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £24,500
  - Signed Date: 27/02/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F011209-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-11T09:51:24.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T13:11:06.405Z
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