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title: "project_34065 - Duddon Moss Cumbria NNR Tree Felling"
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# project_34065 - Duddon Moss Cumbria NNR Tree Felling

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9509fe8d-c78e-4aa4-b980-ab57ae08729a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "Duddon Moss Cumbria NNR Tree Felling". This initiative falls under the classification of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, with a total value of £33,276,250. The contract was initially set to end on 18th November 2021, and the contract period ran from 11th January 2022 to 30th November 2022. This procurement process was executed using a direct method through a single tender action due to the project being below the threshold for competitive tendering, with all related activities taking place in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in forestry and ecological services, particularly those specialising in tree felling and land management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in environmental management and ecological restoration will find themselves in a stronger position when bidding for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Notice of awarded contract for tree felling on the Duddon Moss National Nature Reserve.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40080281-e4a6-42b8-ad9d-bf8a19b34619 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,276,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,276,250 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AINSTY TIMBER MARKETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2022 at 09:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40080281-e4a6-42b8-ad9d-bf8a19b34619
- 14 Jan 2022 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40080281-e4a6-42b8-ad9d-bf8a19b34619

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40080281-e4a6-42b8-ad9d-bf8a19b34619
  7th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce745545-2b7e-4e91-8a1a-c4be86f0abd1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33cf9b4d-0cd2-47ca-a61c-4e703133d6e8
  n/a

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