Award

6-Tonne Excavator and Tree Shear for NE Goss Moor NNR

NATURAL ENGLAND

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08 Jan 2026 at 15:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has completed the procurement process for a 6-tonne excavator with a tree shear, as part of efforts to enhance habitat management in Goss Moor National Nature Reserve (NNR). This tender, classified under vehicle-fleet-support services (CPV: 50111110), supports the restoration of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by allowing direct scrub clearance to protect rare species like the Marsh Fritillary butterfly. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £75,423.50. The award was made to Lister Wilder on 5 January 2026, with the contract period set from 20 January 2026 to 19 July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in heavy machinery and vehicle support services suited for ecological and conservation projects. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying environmental management equipment, particularly those that can offer sustainable and cost-effective solutions for government conservation efforts, would find such tenders highly suitable. The focus on enabling direct in-house habitat restoration by Natural England suggests a continuing demand for innovative machinery in the conservation domain, presenting a lucrative market for future suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

6-Tonne Excavator and Tree Shear for NE Goss Moor NNR

Notice Description

This procurement is for the purchase of a 6-Tonne excavator equipped with a tree shear for use by Natural England. Large areas of the Moors, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), are currently in an unfavourable condition due to extensive scrub encroachment that has developed over several decades. This scrub growth has reduced the availability of suitable breeding habitat and created barriers to ecological connectivity for rare species, including the Marsh Fritillary butterfly, which is a key feature of the SSSI. At present, scrub management is undertaken by external contractors. This approach is costly, time-consuming to arrange, and does not provide a sustainable long-term solution for ongoing habitat management. The purchase of a 360-degree excavator with a tree shear will enable the National Nature Reserve (NNR) team to carry out scrub clearance directly. This will provide a more cost-effective and efficient approach, allowing work to be undertaken sensitively, responsively, and within appropriate ecological windows. Importantly, it will establish a sustainable, long-term capability for scrub management, supporting habitat restoration and the conservation of rare and protected species.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69f765f9-8e91-4fc5-a60b-fa5ceafa4c2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039c3f22-3a2d-49c6-80c1-32e70033a8a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,423 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,423 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LISTER WILDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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