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Rodney Stoke Access Track Improvements

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

17 Jun 2026 at 07:32

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

22 May 2026 at 12:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority, initiated a tender process for the "Rodney Stoke Access Track Improvements" project, located in Mendip, Somerset. The procurement falls under the "Track construction works" category and is an open competition process below the threshold. Initially active, the tender process aimed to improve access tracks, including drainage installation, to be completed by the end of September 2026. The procurement stage was tender, and interested parties were required to submit their quotations by 16:00 on 26th June 2026, with any enquiries to be made by noon on 23rd June 2026. However, this tender process was subsequently cancelled as of 17th June 2026, due to a project redesign.

This tender presented a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in construction and civil engineering. Businesses capable of executing detailed excavation, installation of drainage systems, and resurfacing agricultural tracks could find such projects valuable. Although the award stage was not reached, the open competition format offers various opportunities for future participation, where businesses can engage with public sector projects and potentially establish long-term contractual relationships with organisations like Natural England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rodney Stoke Access Track Improvements

Notice Description

Access track improvements including installation of drainage to be completed by the end of September 2026. Location: Rodney Stoke, Mendip, Somerset * Excavate a trench down the centre of the track and install 300mm perforated pipe. * Install spurs at 10 metre intervals at 45 degrees to catch run off on track. * Connect into existing ditch at the bottom of stone track * Backfill central trench with clean drainage stone * Resurface the track either side of the trench to be durable to take agricultural machinery (specific material in tender response); spurs should be concrete lined or similar to enable easy maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a135
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056866-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45234116 - Track construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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