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MDP Enabling Package 3 - Collections Hub Himalayan Balsam

The Royal Air Force Museum

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08 Oct 2026 at 13:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Air Force Museum’s Collections Hub Himalayan Balsam contract covers invasive-plant control and contaminated-soil removal. The supplier was required to prepare a method statement and materials management plan, then carry out the removal works. Where suitable, material could be buried on site in line with environmental requirements; surplus contaminated material could be removed and disposed of off site. An invasive-species survey was provided to inform proposals. The procurement is for environmental remediation services, including removal of contaminated soil (CPV 90522100). Delivery locations are recorded across England, spanning the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West.

The procurement is complete and a contract has been awarded to McPhillips (Wellington) Limited. The Royal Air Force Museum used a below-threshold limited competition, with one lot. The contract was signed on 27 July 2026 and runs from 28 July to 30 September 2026. Its value is £45,500 excluding VAT (£54,600 including VAT). The buyer also reserved an option to increase the contract value if additional contaminated material is found during the works. The award is active, and the contract is recorded as active. The published procurement information does not give further detail on evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements.

This requirement indicates demand from the Royal Air Force Museum for practical invasive-species management combined with contaminated-soil handling and disposal. A credible supplier for a future requirement would need to develop a clear removal methodology and materials management plan, then deliver the physical works in accordance with environmental requirements. The scope calls for judgement about whether material can be buried on site and the capacity to arrange off-site removal and disposal when surplus contaminated material is identified. Experience interpreting site survey information and planning work around the conditions found on site would be relevant. The awarded supplier was a small or medium-sized business, showing that this contract was delivered by an SME; the data does not state required accreditations or minimum capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MDP Enabling Package 3 - Collections Hub Himalayan Balsam

Notice Description

The contract comprises the preparation of a methodology and material management plan for the removal of Himalayan balsam and associated contaminated soil, together with implementation of the removal works. Himalayan balsam has been identified within the works area and, where suitable, material may be buried on site in accordance with environmental requirements. The contract also includes provision for the off-site removal and disposal of any surplus contaminated material. An Invasive Species Survey was made available to bidders to inform their proposals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0783cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095230-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90522100 - Removal of contaminated soil

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 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
The Royal Air Force Museum
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5LL
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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