Award

Moor House-Upper Teesdale NNR, Silverband Track Refurbishment

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

17 Jul 2025 at 07:28

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural England, a central government public authority, involves the refurbishment of the Silverband Track located in Moor House-Upper Teesdale NNR. Classified under the access road construction work industry category, the project entails pot filling, drain clearance, and culvert repair. The procurement was pursued through an open competition method tailored to projects below threshold, with the tendering phase concluding on 30 May 2025. Frederick Potts & Son Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Cumbria, has been awarded the contract valued at £15,599. The contract began on 15 July 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2025, with all works identified as complete and active.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work related to road refurbishment and maintenance. The project favours participation from small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enhancing their profiles and facilitating business growth within the construction sector. Businesses with expertise in infrastructure maintenance and repair, especially those based in or near the UKD region, would find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in such public contracts can help SMEs establish a track record with governmental entities, thereby unlocking further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Moor House-Upper Teesdale NNR, Silverband Track Refurbishment

Notice Description

Refurbishment of 1 mile stone track- pot filling, drain clearance and culvert repair and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050999
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040691-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233226 - Access road construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,667 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,667 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,599 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Martin Furness
Contact Email
martin.furness@naturalengland.org.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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREDERICK POTTS & SON

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