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title: "Scrub clearance Goss Moor NNR Cornwall"
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# Scrub clearance Goss Moor NNR Cornwall

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3418022a-6025-4a02-8045-45a53e1e1857

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for scrub clearance at Goss Moor National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Cornwall. This project involves the removal of approximately 10.7 hectares of light to medium scrub within three priority areas. The work includes mechanical and manual clearance, chemical stump treatment, and in-situ burning of removed scrub. The awarded contract, valued at £37,500, was given to Glendale Countryside Ltd. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold. The awarded contract period is from 11th November 2024 to 10th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management and scrub clearance to establish themselves in a vital conservation project. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this project provides the chance to showcase expertise in working on Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Areas of Conservation (SAC). The procurement process favours those who conduct site visits, enhancing competitive bids. Companies capable of demonstrating experience in similar projects and providing competitive quotations that meet the specified requirements will find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

Natural England are seeking a suitable and qualified contractor that can demonstrate that they have worked on SSSI and SAC sites, to remove approximately 10.7ha (gross) of light to medium scrub within Goss Moor NNR within 3 separate priority areas 1- 3. Scrub clearance can be achieved by either or a mixture of mechanical means (grubbing out and/or tree snips) and/or manual clearance. Scrub removed will be burnt in-situ. There will also be a requirement of chemical stump treatment on stums greater than 2inches in diameter. Works to commence early November 2024 and to be completed by end of Dec 2024. Additional scrub within the same areas may be added depending on the success of the original clearance area, particular interest of the deadline achieved would be greatly approved to add additional clearance areas. The need of the proposed contract is to remove approximately 10.7ha gross of light to medium scrub including semi mature trees, namely willow, that is encroaching onto important and priority wetland habitats. The chosen methodologies of clearance works would be mechanically and/or manually or a mixture of both. Bidders can bid for 1, 2 or all 3 priority areas. 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 ian.moye@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on the 18th October 2024. It is strongly advised that bidders visit the working site location, Natural England will favour such bidders that attend a site visit. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ian.moye@naturalengland.org.uk by the 11th October 2024. 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/e35a4bf6-a044-42b5-ac06-c1947b9e9ea6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 10 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500 |
| 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 | ST AUSTELL |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL26 8DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | St Dennis & St Enoder |
| Westminster constituency | St Austell and Newquay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111220 - Scrub-removal work

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35a4bf6-a044-42b5-ac06-c1947b9e9ea6
- 8 Oct 2024 at 09:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5737c46-9ece-43fc-b7ec-e87248f95019
- 27 Sep 2024 at 12:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5737c46-9ece-43fc-b7ec-e87248f95019
- 12 Sep 2024 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5737c46-9ece-43fc-b7ec-e87248f95019

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e35a4bf6-a044-42b5-ac06-c1947b9e9ea6
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5737c46-9ece-43fc-b7ec-e87248f95019
  8th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6c84195-0585-4d9e-90a1-741d53b8a125
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b95747a1-5e3d-4e1d-8740-c8bbff143bd0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acc1570c-3128-4db9-80c6-7844cedca53b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06808e87-7dea-44b0-a5a8-34472fe1ef28
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cd3d619-9bb0-4e32-943e-297e7bae7588
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ba500637-2bbd-47d4-83ea-c74e3cce947b

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/natural-england

## Provenance

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