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Blythburgh Landing stage refurbishment Natural England

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 10:23

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Natural England, located in London, for the refurbishment of the Blythburgh Landing stage as part of its management of the Suffolk Coast NNR, has reached the award stage. Natural England, a public authority within central government, sought contractors for works under an open competition procurement method. The opportunity, classified under the refurbishment work category, involves activities within the UKH region, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender announcement on 24th February 2026, with submission deadlines concluding on 10th March 2026. The contract was awarded on 28th April 2026, with the contract period running from 12th March to 31st March 2026. The gross contract value was £21,224.

Business growth opportunities through this tender are particularly favourable for small and medium enterprises specialising in refurbishment works. J E Ladd Boatbuilding, a UK-based SME, was successfully awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to secure future refurbishing projects by aligning their capabilities with tender requirements. Given the open competition procurement method, a wide range of companies can participate, provided they offer competitive pricing and meet the specified criteria and submission requirements outlined by Natural England. The project contributes to enhancing infrastructure and preservation efforts within protected natural reserves, creating niche opportunities for businesses in environmental conservation sectors.

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Notice Title

Blythburgh Landing stage refurbishment Natural England

Notice Description

As part of its management of the Suffolk Coast NNR Natural England wishes to refurbish the landing stage at Angel Marshes Blythburgh.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ac4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038441-2026
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,687 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLH 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

J E LADD BOATBUILDING

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