Pagham Lagoon Water Quality Investigations
Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND
- Published
- 16 January 2026
- Submission deadline
- 26 January 2026
- Estimated value
- £8,333
- Place of performance
- UKJ
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 5
- Notice number
- 003752-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06026e
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 71354500Marine survey services
Description
Pagham Lagoon (Unit 1 of Pagham Harbour SSSI) has been reported as having poor water quality by an external stakeholder, who provided water quality data showing significantly elevated levels of E. coli, total coliforms, and Enterococci. While these parameters are not typically assessed by Natural England, the concentrations reported are of potential ecological concern. No other water quality data for the lagoon is currently available. Following further desk-based investigation, the source of the pollutants is still unknown. Natural England are therefore seeking to obtain a baseline understanding of the water quality condition at Pagham Lagoon and identify the sources of pollutants. This will allow Natural England to determine the best course of action to address the water quality issues within Pagham Lagoon. We will then use this baseline knowledge to implement targeted interventions to ensure SSSI condition improvement. The requirements for the investigation are: 1. Desk based review of known/mapped outfalls into the lagoon, and any other existing evidence. 2. Mapping of surface water drainage system that feeds into the lagoon, to identify key potential sources. 3. Testing of th…
Official publications
- FTS · 003752-2026 · 16 January 2026
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