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title: "Living Fens: Moving Fen Communities turf translocation"
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# Living Fens: Moving Fen Communities turf translocation

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac593168-9bc4-41cc-8247-e740863fc9ba

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## Summary

The "Living Fens: Moving Fen Communities turf translocation" project, overseen by Natural England, involves the transportation and installation of turf from Norfolk to Lancashire. This procurement, categorised under Environmental services, follows an open procedure below threshold, suitable for SMEs. The contract period began on 19th July 2024 and concluded on 16th September 2024. Initial tender opportunities were available until 15th July 2024. Natural England, located in Worcester, played a key role as the buyer, while WILLIAM MORFOOT LIMITED was awarded the contract for an active delivery phase starting on 31st July 2024 to 31st October 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs involved in environmental and land management services due to its suitability marking for such businesses. Engaging in this project allows businesses to demonstrate proficiency in logistics and environmental projects, enhancing their portfolio and providing a platform for future endeavours within the public sector. Companies experienced in ecological services, particularly in turf translocation and land preparation, would find themselves well-suited to compete and potentially benefit from partnerships with organisations like Natural England.

## Notice

We request the contractor to collect (Day 1) and transport turf blocks/strips overnight from a donor site in Norfolk to a receptor site in Lancashire. The contractor will be required to prepare the receptor, and spread turf (Day 2) at the receptor site as well. Co-ordination with ecologist under contract with Natural England who is managing wider project. Delivery window 19th August- 16th September 2024. 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 tim.baker@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 15/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to tim.baker@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/24232f93-bb28-49f1-8bd0-b0bb135fec50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,890 |
| 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 | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLIAM MORFOOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24232f93-bb28-49f1-8bd0-b0bb135fec50
- 2 Jul 2024 at 07:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a433d72b-7543-4acc-8c88-5724d50c757a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24232f93-bb28-49f1-8bd0-b0bb135fec50
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a433d72b-7543-4acc-8c88-5724d50c757a
  2nd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29d81e27-a1c4-4670-a939-08d925c8d752
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6813db3e-4c6b-44df-8b21-8f2adc1e793f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/965bd097-8fab-4afd-a409-f584d9fe3eff
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/40c98bd3-a16f-4386-94d2-d4b087ea4f60

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