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Chippenham Fen NNR Peat Restoration Project 2026

Natural England

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2026 at 10:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Jul 2026 at 15:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 10:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England procured works for the Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve in the East of England. The project covers repairing access tracks, installing a culvert and constructing two dams to support peat restoration on the wetland nature reserve. This is an environmental and civil engineering requirement, with the main classification being dam construction work (CPV 45247210). The buyer is Natural England, a central government public authority. The work is site-based and combines track repair with water-management infrastructure, so it is relevant to contractors experienced in earthworks, drainage, culvert installation, small dam construction and working in sensitive wetland or nature-conservation environments. The procurement was structured as one requirement rather than separate lots.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold open competition. One lot was evaluated against the requirements in the Request for Quotation. Quotations were due by 23:59 on 10 August 2026, with electronic submission not allowed. The estimated value was £14,166 excluding VAT, or £17,000 including VAT. FEN DITCHING COMPANY LIMITED was awarded the work. The contract was signed on 12 August 2026 and has a value of £14,163.22 excluding VAT, or £16,995.86 including VAT. The signed contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 15 October 2026. The lot’s stated delivery period was 1 September to 31 October 2026. The tender and lot were recorded as complete, and the award and contract are active.

This award shows Natural England’s demand for practical peat-restoration and wetland infrastructure works delivered through a straightforward below-threshold open competition. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement of this type would be able to repair and maintain tracks, carry out drainage and earthworks, install culverts, and construct or repair small dams. Experience working on nature reserves, wetlands or other environmentally sensitive sites would help demonstrate that the contractor can manage access, water levels, ground conditions and environmental constraints alongside construction activity. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating that specialist local contractors with appropriate plant, site supervision and relevant completed project experience could be credible competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chippenham Fen NNR Peat Restoration Project 2026

Notice Description

Repair tracks, install a culvert and 2 dams on a Wetland Nature reserve.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081633-2026
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

45247210 - Dam construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
£14,166 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,163 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 30 days
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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEN DITCHING COMPANY LIMITED

Further Information

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