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Working with Nature Habitat Management Coordinator 2025-2027 Local Places for Nature

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

24 Feb 2026 at 10:27

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Working with Nature Habitat Management Coordinator 2025-2027 Local Places for Nature" project, initiated by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, is currently at the completion stage. The project focuses on habitat management across 25 locations within the county, under the 'Working with Nature' regional project. The procurement process was conducted using an open method, suitable for below-threshold competition. Key dates included the contract signing on 30 January 2026, with a contract period from 10 February 2026 to 31 March 2027. The primary industry category for this project is environmental management services, and it is situated in the UKL17 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental management sector, particularly those with expertise in nature reserve services and habitat management. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the successful bidder, Ed Tucker Countryside Services Ltd, can compete effectively if they possess the necessary qualifications and experience. The project, backed by the Local Places for Nature fund, offers a platform for businesses to engage in regional conservation efforts, potentially enhancing their portfolio and regional credibility. The open competition format ensures accessibility for interested parties, promoting a diverse range of businesses to participate and contribute to sustainable environmental initiatives in Wales.

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Notice Title

Working with Nature Habitat Management Coordinator 2025-2027 Local Places for Nature

Notice Description

The Countryside & Wildlife Team of Neath Port Talbot Council sought to appoint a suitable qualified and experienced contractor to deliver site and habitat management works across 25 locations within the county, as part of the Working with Nature regional project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016365-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA13 1PJ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ED TUCKER COUNTRYSIDE SERVICES

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