Moor House Upper Teesdale NNR - Widdybank and Garrigill track works.

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, operating from London, is conducting a procurement process for upgrading the stone tracks at Moor House Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve (NNR). The tender, titled "Silverband Track Refurbishment," falls under the industry category of access road construction work. The tender process is in the active procurement stage with an open competition method for below-threshold works. Interested businesses must submit their quotations by 17:00 on 10th July 2026. The contract work is scheduled to commence on 19th August 2026 and conclude by 30th September 2026, with the anticipated location for the works being in the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The procurement aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in access road construction. With a contract value of £13,708, the project demands precision in pothole filling, surface regrading, and drainage work — key areas where skilled construction firms can excel. Participating in such a public sector project not only provides financial gain but also bolsters industry experience and potential future government contract opportunities. Businesses capable of providing competitive quotes and adhering to the requirements outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) will find this tender an excellent growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

Moor House Upper Teesdale NNR - Widdybank and Garrigill track works.

Notice Description

Upgrade of stone tracks in two locations - pothole filling, regrading and compaction of new surface with limited drainage work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058565-2026
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

45233226 - Access road construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,708 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13,708 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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