Award

Wisteria Farm Track Repairs

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2025 at 13:19

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Wisteria Farm Track Repairs" was initiated by Natural England, focusing on repairing an 18-metre section of the concrete trackway at Wisteria Farm, North Newton in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Classified under the industry category of "Track construction works" (CPV 45234116), this procurement reached the award stage on 12th June 2025. The process followed an open procedure method, targeting a contract value between £9,000 and £14,000 GBP, with a contract period from 4th March to 30th March 2025. Key deadlines included the submission of quotations by 28th February 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in track construction and repair, particularly those capable of handling works requiring structural integrity to support heavy machinery while remaining accessible to pedestrians and motor vehicles. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given Natural England’s procurement suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in adhering to construction standards and regulations, and those with capabilities in working under time constraints, would benefit from pursuing such contracts to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Wisteria Farm Track Repairs

Notice Description

Description of Works: Repairs required to 18-meter section of concrete trackway following storm damage. Trackway is the only access to Wisteria Farmhouse and runs adjacent to a ditch. The trackway must have sufficient capacity to support heavy agricultural machinery but traversable by ordinary motor vehicles and pedestrians. Additional considerations are required due to the proximity of the ditch. Must follow industry standards and regulations specific to the requirements of this construction. Location of works: Wisteria Farm, Middlemoor Drove, North Newton. TA7 0BT. To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) with supporting evidence linked to attachments: Commercial Response Template, and if not previously completed, Natural England H&S Contractor Competence. Your response must be sent to philip.thorpe@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00pm on 28/02/25. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to philip.thorpe@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-b5fd17-86341919-4785-4323-86e3-7e87c9a3777e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4964ab71-f8da-4698-8e03-baa2c6ef3682
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45234116 - Track construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTHAY
Postcode
BA6 9TT
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Mendip West
Westminster Constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTER PLANT HIRE SERVICES

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