Tees Bird Mapping Project

Natural England is soliciting a fixed-price contract for the Tees Bird Mapping Project to analyze and map the usage of supporting, brownfield, and FLL habitats by designated bird species within the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast SSSI, SPA, and Ramsar sites. The project focuses on supporting assemblages of over 20,000 over-wintering coastal birds. Key deliverables include fine-scale GIS mapping layers compatible with ESRI ArcGIS 10.2, a detailed report on methods and results, a guidance document for the mapping tool, and ISO 19139 XML metadata. The contract is reserved for UK suppliers and is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The period of performance is scheduled from November 26, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with draft deliverables due by March 16, 2027. Award will be based on the most advantageous tender, weighted 70% on technical criteria—specifically methodology, personnel experience, and project management—and 30% on commercial cost. The contractor's liability is capped at 5 million pounds or 150% of the contract value, whichever is greater. Payments will be made via BACS transfer upon the completion of project milestones.