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Two Water control structures on Darlows farm

Natural England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Oct 2025 at 14:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 11:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Natural England, a central government public authority, as the buying organisation. It pertains to the project titled "Two Water control structures on Darlows farm," located in the UKH region of the United Kingdom. The procurement aligns with the goods industry category and has progressed to the award and contract stage. The contractual start date is from 30th September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th November 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open method, specifically below threshold - open competition, indicating a transparent and competitive bidding environment. The contract was valued at £25,240 gross, with a net amount of £21,033.33 in GBP currency, reflecting its suitability for small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth within the civil engineering and construction sectors, primarily focusing on water management solutions. Companies skilled in constructing and managing water control structures, such as sluices, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The awarded contract to FEN DITCHING COMPANY LIMITED, an SME, highlights the accessibility of such projects to smaller-scale enterprises, providing a competitive edge in public sector works. Engaging with government contracts through open competition allows businesses to enhance their portfolio and gain credibility through successful delivery of public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Two Water control structures on Darlows farm

Notice Description

Replace existing earth dam with pipe and elbow sluice with earth/clay dam & Install new water control structure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067863-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44212390 - Sluices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,033 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEN DITCHING COMPANY LIMITED

Further Information

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