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title: "Ribble Estuary sit astride ATV"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
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# Ribble Estuary sit astride ATV

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20dacffe-438c-41bc-8261-e3606ee7e96c

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## Summary

Natural England, a public body responsible for conserving and enhancing England's natural environment, awarded a contract for the supply of a heavy-duty sit astride ATV suitable for saltmarsh conditions at the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve, PR9 8DU. The procurement process, classified under the CPV category "Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services," followed an open procedure, appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises. The tendering phase concluded on 10th February 2025, and the contract became active from 18th February to 31st March 2025. Valued at £8,500, the contract was awarded to JOHN BOWNES LIMITED, marking the completion and announcement of the award on 12th June 2025.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural and environmental equipment, particularly those capable of manufacturing or supplying all-terrain vehicles built for challenging environments such as saltmarshes. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those familiar with government tender processes and capable of meeting specific ecological and functional requirements, are ideally positioned to partake in such opportunities. Engaging in these contracts allows businesses to showcase their specialised products, potentially leading to further governmental and sectoral engagement, fostered by Natural England's commitment to supporting biodiversity and the sustainable use of the environment.

## Notice

Supply of a heavy duty sit astride ATV for the Ribble Estuary NNR, PR9 8DU. ATV to be supplied by the 20th March as per the specification. The ATV needs to be suitable for operating in saltmarsh conditions. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to dave.mercer@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 10/02/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to dave.mercer@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e22fca5e-8b96-4ab0-9c6e-b14d0e706b49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | SOUTHPORT |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR8 3QW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Ainsdale |
| Westminster constituency | Sefton Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN BOWNES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e22fca5e-8b96-4ab0-9c6e-b14d0e706b49
- 15 Jan 2025 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98690890-6cf4-4d8d-a0d7-07ad794d751b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e22fca5e-8b96-4ab0-9c6e-b14d0e706b49
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98690890-6cf4-4d8d-a0d7-07ad794d751b
  15th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca0cc5f1-1315-495d-9c4b-960f288e5398
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b14d5c8a-ff6d-4873-b203-b4fc23146edf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4d99088-6124-428f-9fb5-f76bc59fb16e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f9c223f9-7f3b-4f2b-842f-34ca52bae26a

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