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Gait Barrows Track, Ride and Glade management 2026

NATURAL ENGLAND

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02 Jul 2026 at 08:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England invites tenders for the "Gait Barrows Track, Ride and Glade Management 2026" project, which focuses on vegetation management in a National Nature Reserve in North Lancashire. This procurement falls under the services category with an industry classification of land management services. It's currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method specified as "below threshold - open competition." Interested parties must submit their quotations by 24th July 2026 at 17:00 to Jim Turner at Natural England. The management work is to be conducted in the region of UKD, starting on 1st September 2026 and concluding by 13th November 2026. The contract value is estimated at £12,500 (excluding VAT).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in land management and ecological services, offering them a chance to partner with a central government authority. The project's scope focuses on practical environmental management, a field that could benefit businesses adept at providing sustainable, nature-focused solutions. Participation in this tender could lead to further opportunities within the public sector, establishing valuable contacts and credentials in the industry. With clear procurement details provided in the Request for Quotation (RFQ), businesses suited for this work are encouraged to prepare competitive applications and engage openly with the clarification process to optimise their proposal's effectiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gait Barrows Track, Ride and Glade management 2026

Notice Description

Vegetation management on a National Nature Reserve in North Lancashire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062054-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

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
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 13 Nov 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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