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title: "MECHANICAL REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES ON THE NORTHUMBERLAND COAST"
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# MECHANICAL REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES ON THE NORTHUMBERLAND COAST

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a829145-44ce-4f73-87f8-76a20e7c0f64

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the mechanical removal of invasive species from protected sites on the Northumberland Coast. The procurement, classified under scrub-removal work (CPV code 45111220), is part of the LIFE WADER Project LIFE20 NAT/UK/000277. The competitive quotation process concluded with the submission deadline on 30th July 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £24,773 GBP, commenced on 1st October 2024 and will end on 31st December 2024. The project located in the North East region offers opportunities for SMEs, being a below-threshold procurement process, and was awarded to Haywood Contracting.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in environmental and forestry services. Contractors with expertise in mechanical vegetation removal and ecological conservation will find this project well-matched to their skills. Participating businesses can benefit from the association with Natural England, a reputable governmental organisation dedicated to the stewardship of natural environments in the UK, thereby enhancing their credentials and expanding their portfolio of government contracts.

## Notice

We wish to appoint forestry contractors to mechanically remove a range of invasive species from protected sites on the Northumberland Coast. The work is funded through the LIFE WADER Project LIFE20 NAT/UK/000277. 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 liz.humphreys@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 30/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to liz.humphreys@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5be0a67-2a97-4f3a-9260-fa38761db254 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,773 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 7YH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Elswick |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYWOOD CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111220 - Scrub-removal work

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5be0a67-2a97-4f3a-9260-fa38761db254
- 10 Jul 2024 at 07:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1599213-9a86-41a4-bb70-d6de4cd606b4
- 26 Jun 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1599213-9a86-41a4-bb70-d6de4cd606b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5be0a67-2a97-4f3a-9260-fa38761db254
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1599213-9a86-41a4-bb70-d6de4cd606b4
  10th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0310d1b-b163-4f0c-bf90-7d65f50497db
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8bee230-dc28-43fb-af6b-027a59d66734
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dafcdb3-5ce3-4465-bdc4-bbf380e04efb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0609a63-c158-41e9-9e38-aa8a8c8744c6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/572864f3-bc45-45dc-a8f8-6cca7d538d91

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