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Research proposals: studying the effects of large gulls on wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland

Natural England

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Natural England

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Emma How

Contact Email: emma.how@naturalengland.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
9810.0 GBP
Published
17 Nov 2025, 08:30
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
10 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
13 Feb 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
GAME AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

In collaboration with partners, Natural England is seeking to better understand and gather evidence on declining wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland area which also hosts the UK's largest Lesser black-backed gull colony. Natural England is seeking a contractor to design a field research proposal which aims to address the evidence gaps identified in the Request for Quotation document. The study design will be used to support wildlife licensing applications in this area.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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