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    ContractsBeneficial Use of Dredgings in Solent (BUDS) Feasibility Study
    Awarded contract

    Beneficial Use of Dredgings in Solent (BUDS) Feasibility Study

    Awarded
    £13.8k
    Published 5 Nov 2026

    Conduct a feasibility study to identify large-scale opportunities for beneficial use of dredged materials in the Solent to inform environmental strategy development.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 5 Nov 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £13.8k
    Published 5 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £13,797
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AB
      ABPMER
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    5 November 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Natural England is seeking a desk-based study to identify and develop potential large-scale opportunities for the beneficial use of dredged materials in the Solent. The study will evaluate feasible BUDS projects that could advance toward implementation and contribute to the Solent Permitted Site Strategy (PSS). This opportunity is awarded directly by Natural England through their Self-Service Direct Award process. Successful contractors will conduct research and analysis to support sustainable dredging practices and environmental management in the Solent region.

    Track record

    15 awards · 10 winners
    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07b589

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