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13 Jul 2026 at 09:28

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11 Jun 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Duddon Mosses 2026" was coordinated by Natural England, a central government public authority based in London. This procurement sought services under the category of land management services, specifically for the control of rhododendron and small birch scrub at the Duddon Mosses National Nature Reserve. The procurement was conducted through an open competition below threshold, with submissions required by 26th June 2026. The contract, valued at £13,400, was awarded on 12th July 2026 to Japanese Knotweed Limited and scheduled to run from 8th July to 31st August 2026, with a possible extension to 11th September 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within the environmental and land management services industry, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Japanese Knotweed Limited. Companies specialising in vegetation control, habitat management, and related services can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and establish long-term working relationships with government bodies. The structured procurement method employed here ensures transparency and open competition, making it an accessible platform for businesses looking to engage in public projects and promote sustainable land management solutions.

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Notice Title

Duddon Mosses 2026

Notice Description

Rhododendron and small birch scrub control at Duddon Mosses National Nature Reserve. Start date is 8th July - 31st August 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065485-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
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
TLD North 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

JAPANESE KNOTWEED

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