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Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is initiating an open procurement process for "Track, ride and glade management at Roudsea Wood and Mosses NNR", focused on land management services. The tender, part of the services industry category, seeks providers to manage vegetation at the National Nature Reserve located in South Cumbria, UK. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, with submissions due by 17:00 on 24th July 2026. The anticipated contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 13th November 2026, providing a structured timeline for participants. Address any clarification questions to Jim Turner via the provided email contact.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in land management services. Companies capable of delivering detailed and environmentally sensitive vegetation management will find this opportunity advantageous. The procurement process is wholly open and competitive, enabling diverse businesses to showcase unique capabilities and secure a contract that will enhance their portfolio and visibility within the public sector. With a gross contract value of £15,000, this tender is particularly appealing to SMEs ready to expand their service offerings in regional conservation areas.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Track, ride and glade management at Roudsea Wood and Mosses NNR

Notice Description

Vegetation management on a National Nature Reserve in South Cumbria

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062075-2026
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

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
TLD North West (England)

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

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