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    ContractsMarine Recreational Vessels: Preventing Invasive Species Introduction
    Awarded contract

    Marine Recreational Vessels: Preventing Invasive Species Introduction

    Awarded
    £49.6k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Develop solutions to prevent invasive species introduction via marine recreational vessels and protect Marine Protected Areas.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 4 Jun 2026· 5 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £49.6k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £49,635
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AB
      ABPMER
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 months ago.

    4 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Natural England is offering a direct award opportunity to research and develop solutions addressing the introduction of invasive non-native species (INNS) through marine recreational vessels. Invasive non-native species are a major threat to native biodiversity and ecosystem services, ranking as the second leading cause of biodiversity loss worldwide after habitat destruction. Marine INNS specifically threaten protected habitats and species, affecting the condition of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Natural England requires improved understanding of INNS risks to MPA condition and is seeking expertise to develop prevention, detection, or mitigation strategies. This self-service direct award is suitable for organizations with relevant research capabilities, marine conservation expertise, or innovative technology solutions for vessel-based biosecurity measures.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8f

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