Award

Ribble Estuary sit astride ATV

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2025 at 13:53

Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a public body responsible for conserving and enhancing England's natural environment, awarded a contract for the supply of a heavy-duty sit astride ATV suitable for saltmarsh conditions at the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve, PR9 8DU. The procurement process, classified under the CPV category "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services," followed an open procedure, appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises. The tendering phase concluded on 10th February 2025, and the contract became active from 18th February to 31st March 2025. Valued at £8,500, the contract was awarded to JOHN BOWNES LIMITED, marking the completion and announcement of the award on 12th June 2025.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural and environmental equipment, particularly those capable of manufacturing or supplying all-terrain vehicles built for challenging environments such as saltmarshes. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those familiar with government tender processes and capable of meeting specific ecological and functional requirements, are ideally positioned to partake in such opportunities. Engaging in these contracts allows businesses to showcase their specialised products, potentially leading to further governmental and sectoral engagement, fostered by Natural England's commitment to supporting biodiversity and the sustainable use of the environment.

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Notice Title

Ribble Estuary sit astride ATV

Notice Description

Supply of a heavy duty sit astride ATV for the Ribble Estuary NNR, PR9 8DU. ATV to be supplied by the 20th March as per the specification. The ATV needs to be suitable for operating in saltmarsh conditions. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to dave.mercer@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 10/02/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to dave.mercer@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20dacffe-438c-41bc-8261-e3606ee7e96c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e22fca5e-8b96-4ab0-9c6e-b14d0e706b49
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Dave Mercer
Contact Email
dave.mercer@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07971974440

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHPORT
Postcode
PR8 3QW
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Ainsdale
Westminster Constituency
Sefton Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN BOWNES

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