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title: "Two Water control structures on Darlows farm"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568de"
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# Two Water control structures on Darlows farm

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0568de

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Natural England, a central government public authority, as the buying organisation. It pertains to the project titled "Two Water control structures on Darlows farm," located in the UKH region of the United Kingdom. The procurement aligns with the goods industry category and has progressed to the award and contract stage. The contractual start date is from 30th September 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th November 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open method, specifically below threshold - open competition, indicating a transparent and competitive bidding environment. The contract was valued at £25,240 gross, with a net amount of £21,033.33 in GBP currency, reflecting its suitability for small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth within the civil engineering and construction sectors, primarily focusing on water management solutions. Companies skilled in constructing and managing water control structures, such as sluices, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The awarded contract to FEN DITCHING COMPANY LIMITED, an SME, highlights the accessibility of such projects to smaller-scale enterprises, providing a competitive edge in public sector works. Engaging with government contracts through open competition allows businesses to enhance their portfolio and gain credibility through successful delivery of public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Replace existing earth dam with pipe and elbow sluice with earth/clay dam & Install new water control structure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067863-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,033 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEN DITCHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44212390 - Sluices

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 13:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067863-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 10:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044196-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067863-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044196-2025
  30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3600
  RfQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3601
  Contract Draft
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3602
  Commercial Response Template

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thefengroup.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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