Award

Moss Lane Pastures Boundary Upgrade Project

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 17:18

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central public authority located in London, led the procurement process for the Moss Lane Pastures Boundary Upgrade Project. The project involves dry stone walling, fencing, hedge laying, and installing water troughs and collection facilities at a National Nature Reserve in North Lancashire. This contract, completed through an open procurement method and below the threshold open competition, was awarded on 17 December 2025, with a start date of 19 December 2025 and an end date of 20 February 2026. The main procurement category was works, and the awarded contractor, David Atkinson Contracting Ltd, is based in Kendal, indicating a focus on infrastructure within environmental sectors.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those adept in fencing and environmental infrastructure. SMEs, like David Atkinson Contracting Ltd, are especially well-suited for such projects considering the open competition nature of this procurement method. The comprehensive nature of the project allows businesses in rural and environmental sectors to expand their portfolio through direct collaboration with government entities like Natural England, which can enhance their market credibility and provide exposure to similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Moss Lane Pastures Boundary Upgrade Project

Notice Description

Dry stone walling, fencing and hedge laying plus installation of water trough and collection facilities at a National Nature Reserve in North Lancashire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e78c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084630-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45342000 - Erection of fencing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,799 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jim Turner
Contact Email
jim.turner@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

DAVID ATKINSON CONTRACTING

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