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Light to Semi Mature_Scrub_Manual Clearance_Unit 12_Goss NNR

Natural England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2026 at 11:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

25 Jun 2026 at 10:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England commissioned scrub-removal and semi-mature tree-clearance works at Goss NNR. The requirement covers a mosaic of light to dense scrub, including Western gorse, European dwarf gorse and semi-mature willow. The working area is approximately 2.62 hectares gross, with around 1.6 hectares of scrub. The site includes archaeological tin-streaming mounds, boggy hollows, mires and floating bog, with uneven ground and grass tussocks. The work is classified as scrub-removal works (CPV 45111220) and falls within the works category. Delivery is in the UKK area of England. The buyer is Natural England, a central government public authority. The contractor was required to understand the ecological constraints affecting priority species and priority habitats, as well as archaeological features and conditions on designated conservation sites.

The procurement is complete and was run as a below-threshold open competition. Quotations were due by 12 noon on 27 July 2026, with clarification questions due by 15 July 2026; site visits were arranged from 6 July 2026 for one week and were highly recommended. The single lot was suitable for SMEs. The estimated value was £22,000 excluding VAT, or £26,400 including VAT. The contract was signed on 12 August 2026 and awarded to The Habitat Restoration Company Ltd. The signed contract is worth £20,312.40 excluding VAT, or £24,374.88 including VAT. Its period runs from 31 August to 31 December 2026. The award basis was set out in the Request for Quotation, with full evaluation details in that document.

This award indicates demand from Natural England for specialist vegetation-clearance contractors able to work safely and sensitively in difficult conservation environments. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical experience clearing scrub and semi-mature trees, including gorse and willow, across uneven, wet and tussock-covered terrain. It would also need to demonstrate previous work on designated sites such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Special Areas of Conservation. Environmental competence is central: suppliers must understand constraints relating to priority species and habitats, and protect archaeological features such as tin-streaming mounds. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so relevant specialist contractors with the necessary site experience, ecological awareness, equipment and delivery capacity may be well placed to compete when this buyer next purchases similar works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Light to Semi Mature_Scrub_Manual Clearance_Unit 12_Goss NNR

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and Experienced contractor to undertake scrub and semi-mature tree clearance . The contractor must be able to demonstrate prior experience working on designated sites, including Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Areas of Conservation (SAC). The contractor must also demonstrate the ecological constraints relating to priority species and/or priority habitats and archaeological The total project working area is approx. 2.62ha (gross), which comprises a mosaic of light to dense scrub vegetation, including (but not limited to) Western gorse (Ulex gallii), European dwarf gorse (Ulex minor), and semi-mature willow. The actual net area of scrub within the working area is approx. 1.6ha. The area consists of archaeological features (tin streaming mounds) boggy hollows, mires and floating bog. Generally, the topography is uneven along with grass tussocks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080253-2026
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
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,312 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

The Habitat Restoration Company Ltd

Further Information

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