Tender

Gordano Valley NNR Culvert construction

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 09:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority, is conducting an open procurement process for a construction project titled "Gordano Valley NNR Culvert construction". The project falls within the 'works' industry category under the CPV classification for culverts and is situated in the UKK region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline for quotations by 09:00 on 25th June 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude by 30th October 2026. Interested bidders are encouraged to contact the buyer for site visits or inquiries, helpfully ensuring all communications are transparent to all tenderers, unless commercially sensitive.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction, particularly those with expertise in culvert construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find this opportunity lucrative due to its below-threshold open competition designation, allowing a fair playing field without excessive regulatory burdens. Firms capable of offering innovative solutions or efficient project management while adhering to the options detailed in the RFQ will likely stand out. The flexibility in material and construction methods outlined in the tender documentation provides a chance for contractors to leverage cost-effective and creative approaches, fostering potential business growth and enhancing experience within government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gordano Valley NNR Culvert construction

Notice Description

Construction of culvert on viewed rhyne at Gordano Valley NNR

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Some choices on materials and construction type are left to the contractor. See RFQ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052192-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

45221220 - Culverts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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