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Stodmarsh NNR Beaver refuge creation 2025

Natural England

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Nov 2025 at 10:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Stodmarsh NNR Beaver refuge creation 2025" project was spearheaded by Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This tender is categorized in the 'works' industry and targets the creation of a beaver refuge and wildlife enhancements at the Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve in Kent. The process used an "open" procurement method and was considered below threshold, indicating an open competition. Key dates included the contract period beginning on 8th December 2025 and concluding on 20th February 2026. The tender demanded attendance at a site visit on either 19th or 20th November 2025, with submissions due by 28th November 2025.

This contract provides considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in excavating and earthmoving work, as the project is within the excavation scope, requiring expertise in natural reedbed systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in environmental engineering and wildlife conservation, were suitable contenders for this contract. The successful supplier, FGS Pilcher, an SME based in Kent, illustrates the potential for regional businesses to secure government contracts, thereby facilitating growth through public procurement opportunities in the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stodmarsh NNR Beaver refuge creation 2025

Notice Description

Beaver refuge creation and wider wildlife enhancements within Reedbeds at Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve, Kent. Experience of Excavators working in Natural Reedbed systems is essential, some areas within the reedbed are of unknown stability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e23b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001405-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 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
TLJ South 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

FGS Pilcher

Further Information

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