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Rodney Stoke Access Track Improvements

NATURAL ENGLAND

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22 Jul 2026 at 08:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority in the UK, is seeking tenders for access track improvements at Rodney Stoke, Mendip, Somerset. The procurement process, tagged under the industry category of track construction works, is currently in the tender stage. Key deadlines include the submission of quotations by 12 midday on 12th August 2026. Site visits are scheduled for 5th August 2026. The procurement is conducted via an open method, fitting below the threshold criteria, thus allowing for broader competition among potential suppliers.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, specifically those capable of delivering track construction work. The open competition allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as highlighted by Natural England’s reserved participation for these entities. With a budget set at £40,000, this project offers SMEs a chance to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts. Companies experienced in infrastructure improvement in rural settings will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise, providing potential for significant business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rodney Stoke Access Track Improvements

Notice Description

Access track improvements to be completed by the end of September 2026. Location: Rodney Stoke, Mendip, Somerset . See Request for Quotation document for full specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d074
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068986-2026
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

45234116 - Track construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2026 - 2 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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