High-Level Conservation Measures for a Solent Estuaries Nutrient Environmental Delivery Plan (EDP) and Assessment of Delivery Alignment Opportunities

Buyer

NATURAL ENGLAND

Estimated value

£50k

Location

London

Deadline

13 November 2026

Published

23 October 2026

Category

Environmental services

Trade

Environmental and sewage services

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

Natural England requires a high-level list of permanent conservation measures for the Solent Estuaries to address nutrient enrichment and align with existing strategic approaches for recreational disturbance and habitat function. No special requirements are stated.

Description from the notice

To produce a high level list of in perpetuity Conservation Measures that would benefit features of the Solent, including Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Ramsar sites affected by nutrient enrichment. The output will support Natural England, local authorities, and catchment partners in shaping future nutrient mitigation, restoration and investment programmes. In addition to nutrient enrichment, Natural England wishes to explore opportunities to align the delivery of conservation measures with existing strategic approaches that address recreational disturbance and maintain or enhance the ecological function of habitats supporting designated SPA bird populations.