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Living Fens: Moving Fen Communities turf translocation

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

24 Jul 2025 at 08:42

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 07:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Living Fens: Moving Fen Communities turf translocation" project, overseen by Natural England, involves the transportation and installation of turf from Norfolk to Lancashire. This procurement, categorised under Environmental services, follows an open procedure below threshold, suitable for SMEs. The contract period began on 19th July 2024 and concluded on 16th September 2024. Initial tender opportunities were available until 15th July 2024. Natural England, located in Worcester, played a key role as the buyer, while WILLIAM MORFOOT LIMITED was awarded the contract for an active delivery phase starting on 31st July 2024 to 31st October 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs involved in environmental and land management services due to its suitability marking for such businesses. Engaging in this project allows businesses to demonstrate proficiency in logistics and environmental projects, enhancing their portfolio and providing a platform for future endeavours within the public sector. Companies experienced in ecological services, particularly in turf translocation and land preparation, would find themselves well-suited to compete and potentially benefit from partnerships with organisations like Natural England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Living Fens: Moving Fen Communities turf translocation

Notice Description

We request the contractor to collect (Day 1) and transport turf blocks/strips overnight from a donor site in Norfolk to a receptor site in Lancashire. The contractor will be required to prepare the receptor, and spread turf (Day 2) at the receptor site as well. Co-ordination with ecologist under contract with Natural England who is managing wider project. Delivery window 19th August- 16th September 2024. 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 tim.baker@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 15/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to tim.baker@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac593168-9bc4-41cc-8247-e740863fc9ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24232f93-bb28-49f1-8bd0-b0bb135fec50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 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
Tim Baker
Contact Email
tim.baker@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAM MORFOOT

Further Information

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