Award

S59 Ditch and Scrub Works

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 12:34

TenderUpdate

12 Jan 2026 at 08:18

TenderUpdate

08 Jan 2026 at 15:12

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24 Dec 2025 at 07:17

Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has completed the procurement process for the "S59 Ditch and Scrub Works" under the National Peatland Action Programme. This project involves restoration works at Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve (NNR), focusing on ditch and scrub removal. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the industry category of works, specifically scrub-removal work. The open competition was below the threshold, and the contract period spanned from 19th January to 16th March 2026. The award was signed on the start date, and the total contract value reached £15,480, with £12,900 as the net amount.

This tender presents valuable business opportunities for contractors specialising in environmental restoration and scrub removal. Redwoods Tree Specialists, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), was successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating that similar businesses focused on ecological works have potential to benefit from such opportunities. The procurement method, characterised by an open competition, ensures a fair chance for SMEs to engage in government contracts and expand their portfolios by showcasing their expertise in niche environmental management and restoration projects.

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Notice Title

S59 Ditch and Scrub Works

Notice Description

National Peatland Action Programme Restoration of S.59 Else's Fields - Ditch and scrub works at Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses NNR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fce3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012362-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111220 - Scrub-removal work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 16 Mar 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDWOODS TREE SPECIALISTS

Further Information

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