Award

Species recovery project at Cabin Hill NNR

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 09:22

Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Natural England, focused on a project titled "Species recovery project at Cabin Hill NNR," aimed at enhancing habitats for the Natterjack toad in the Sefton Coast area. This falls under the land management services industry category. The procurement involved an open competition below the threshold, with the tender period having concluded on 31st August 2025. Natural England, a central government authority, based in London, instigated this tender, which commenced on 15th September 2025 and is set to be completed by the end of October 2025. The awarded contract was signed with Conservation Contracts North West Limited, with a value of £16,583, indicating the tender's completion stage as documented by the contract awarded on 5th September 2025.

This project presents significant opportunities for SMEs and other businesses involved in environmental conservation and land management services. Particularly, firms specialised in habitat restoration and management would find this contract beneficial, as it focuses on creating and enhancing dune slacks to improve breeding conditions for endangered species like the Natterjack toad. Businesses with expertise in ecological conservation will thrive by meeting the detailed requirements outlined in the RFQ, potentially leading to further collaborations with public authorities like Natural England in future conservation projects.

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Notice Title

Species recovery project at Cabin Hill NNR

Notice Description

This project aims to create and enhance new and existing dune slacks, providing new breeding opportunities for Natterjack toad. This essential habitat creation and enhancement is considered key to achieving favourable condition for the species and the project will help restore this site to conditions that support natterjack toads and encourage thriving populations within the Sefton Coast area. See specification document for more in depth overview of conservation work required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058372-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,583 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 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
Pete Gahan
Contact Email
peter.gahan@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

CONSERVATION CONTRACTS NORTH WEST

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