Tender

AfterLIFE Forest to bog management

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Natural England, is for the project titled "AfterLIFE Forest to bog management" within the nature reserve services industry category. It is located in the United Kingdom and focuses on managing Fenn's, Whixall, and Bettisfield Mosses NNR. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an open method and is below the procurement threshold, facilitating open competition. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 9am on 1 December 2025. The contract period is set from 8 December 2025 to 20 February 2026, and any clarifications should be addressed via email.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, given its suitability for smaller enterprises. Companies specialising in nature reserve services, environmental management, and related fields would be well-positioned to compete. The successful contractor could reinforce its credentials in environmental conservation, particularly in transformative habitat projects, offering prospects for future engagements in similar sectors. Additionally, having flexibility in commissioning dependent on funding could allow businesses to demonstrate their adaptability and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AfterLIFE Forest to bog management

Notice Description

Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses NNR - AfterLIFE Forest to bog management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Not all of the work may be commissioned, dependant on funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076943-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Peter Bowyer
Contact Email
peter.bowyer@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
Not specified

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

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