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Control of Rhododendron at Roudsea Wood and Mosses NNR 2025/26

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 08:04

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10 Jun 2025 at 15:20

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09 Jun 2025 at 13:06

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03 Jun 2025 at 10:24

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23 May 2025 at 10:13

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21 May 2025 at 10:00

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21 May 2025 at 07:54

Tender

20 May 2025 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has completed a procurement process for the control of invasive Rhododendron at the Roudsea Wood and Mosses National Nature Reserve (NNR) in South Cumbria. This procurement, with the official title "Control of Rhododendron at Roudsea Wood and Mosses NNR 2025/26", falls under the services category, specifically within agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The procurement process progressed through an open competition, which was below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to ECOLAB LIMITED. The contract, valued at £31,890, was signed on 19th June 2025, and services are scheduled to commence on the 30th of June and conclude by 19th December 2025.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management and conservation services, particularly those experienced in handling invasive species. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in this domain could have found this tender especially advantageous due to its suitability criteria. The open competition method allows businesses to demonstrate their capability and potentially secure future contracts with Natural England, a central government public authority known for environmental stewardship, further aiding in business expansion and portfolio diversification.

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Notice Title

Control of Rhododendron at Roudsea Wood and Mosses NNR 2025/26

Notice Description

Control of invasive species Rhododendron on Raised Bog Habitat on a National Nature Reserve Roudsea Wood and Mosses in South Cumbria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05198b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035250-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,890 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 19 Dec 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
Not specified
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
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

ECOLAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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