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Mature_Scrub_Mechanical clearance_Unit 12_Goss NNR'

Natural England

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21 Aug 2026 at 14:03

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08 Jun 2026 at 14:34

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08 Jun 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England procured scrub-removal works at Goss Moor National Nature Reserve. The requirement covered approximately 2.1 hectares of light to mature scrub across three defined work areas, forming part of a wider habitat-management programme to remove scrub and semi-mature tree encroachment from priority wetland habitats. The work involved mechanical clearance, such as tree shears or snips, alongside manual techniques. Cut material was to be disposed of by controlled burning in situ, with chemical treatment of all cut stumps over 2 inches in diameter to prevent regrowth. The delivery location is Goss Moor National Nature Reserve in England. This is environmental land-management work for a central government nature-conservation body, classified as scrub-removal work (CPV 45111220).

The procurement is complete and was run as a below-threshold open competition, with one lot. The estimated lot value was £30,000 excluding VAT (£36,000 including VAT). Quotations were due by 12:00 on 5 August 2026. The contract was signed on 17 August 2026 and awarded to ES Mitigation and Management Limited. The awarded contract value is £21,000 excluding VAT (£25,200 including VAT). The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2026. The requirement was advertised as works and the lot was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The quotation had to meet the Request for Quotation requirements; Natural England favoured bidders attending a site visit, while the detailed evaluation criteria were set out in the RFQ.

This procurement shows demand from Natural England for specialist habitat-management contractors able to work safely and effectively on designated nature-conservation sites. A credible competitor would need a demonstrable track record on Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Special Areas of Conservation, together with practical capability in mature-scrub clearance using both mechanical and manual methods. Relevant operational competence includes controlled in-situ burning of arisings and chemical stump treatment to control regrowth. The requirement also indicates that Natural England values reliable programme management, timely completion and delivery against defined performance expectations. Small and medium-sized environmental, forestry, vegetation-management or ecological land-management businesses with the necessary equipment, trained personnel and site-specific experience would be well placed when this type of requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mature_Scrub_Mechanical clearance_Unit 12_Goss NNR'

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor with a demonstrable track record of working on designated sites, specifically Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Areas of Conservation (SAC). The appointed contractor will be responsible for the clearance of approximately 2.1 hectares (Gross)of light to mature scrub across three defined work areas within Goss Moor National Nature Reserve. Clearance operations may be undertaken using a combination of mechanical methods (e.g. tree shears/snips) and manual techniques. All arisings will be disposed of via controlled in-situ burning. In addition, chemical stump treatment will be required for all cut stumps exceeding 2 inches in diameter to prevent regrowth. The programme of works is scheduled to commence in late August 2026, with completion targeted for late September 2026. This contract forms part of a wider habitat management programme aimed at removing scrub and semi-mature tree encroachment from priority wetland habitats. There is potential for scope expansion within the same area, subject to the successful delivery of the initial works and adherence to programme timelines. Timely completion will be a key performance indicator, and strong delivery against deadlines may result in the allocation of additional clearance areas under this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079950-2026
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

45111220 - Scrub-removal work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ES MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Further Information

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