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Open grounding mowing

THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY

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09 Feb 2026 at 16:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Forest Company, a central government public authority located in Swadlincote, UK, conducted a procurement process titled "Open grounding mowing" under limited competition method. The contract involves routine cutting of footpaths, rides, and bridlepaths, along with mowing operations in various UK regions including UKF2 and UKG2. The procurement process, categorized under 'services' in the grassing industry (CPV 77314100), has been completed with the award announced on 9th February 2026. The contract, signed on 1st January 2026, runs until 31st December 2028, valued at £153,549 net (£184,259 gross).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and maintenance services, particularly SMEs, given the scale and nature of the work described. Companies like C J Springthorpe Limited, who was awarded this contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such projects due to their experience in similar services. The procurement's phased management approach and multi-location delivery offer ample prospects for growth through active participation in public sector tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open grounding mowing

Notice Description

Routine cutting of footpaths, rides, and bridlepaths; Open Ground mow - annual and bespoke; scheduled cut & collect works; 3-year phased ride management; inter row mowing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011509-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,549 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE12 6BA
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Ashby Woulds
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C J SPRINGTHORPE LIMITED

Further Information

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