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Natural England Border Stone Feature

NATURAL ENGLAND

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19 May 2026 at 08:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Natural England involves creating a Border Stone Feature for the KCIII ECP into the Welsh Coastal Path, as detailed in the tender titled "Natural England Border Stone Feature". The project falls under the industry category of goods, particularly miscellaneous building stone, and encompasses regions within the United Kingdom, including the North West and North East borders into Scotland. The contract was awarded directly in a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition" and spans a period starting on 27th February 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The award and contracting stages of the process are complete as of 19th May 2026. Natural England, with headquarters at Seacole Building, Marsham Street, London, serves as the buying organisation, while the supplier is H Cartmel and M Johnson, located in Styrrup, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth for companies specialised in stone fabrication and installation, particularly those capable of handling projects involving custom-designed plaques and border features. Businesses operating as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly well-suited, given the project's scale and procurement method that favours lower competition thresholds. Firms with experience in collaborating with public authorities and understanding regional land considerations will also benefit, expanding their portfolios with prestigious projects covering cross-national borders. Additionally, businesses aiming to establish a foothold in government contracts might find the direct procurement approach advantageous, providing a pathway to future opportunities with central government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Natural England Border Stone Feature

Notice Description

To provide a uniform Border Feature for walkers crossing into England, Scotland and Wales. The border crossing on the KCIII ECP into the Welsh Coastal Path features a border stone with fabricated plaques affixed on either side, signifying the crossing into each country. These plaques were designed, fabricated and installed by Mr Johnson in 2023. We will be replicating this at the North West border and the North East Border into Scotland. A chosen site location will be agreed between the relevant parties and landowners (if applicable).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ba3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045633-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44912000 - Miscellaneous building stone

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
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

H CARTMEL AND M JOHNSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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