---
title: "Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses NNR - AfterLIFE Forest to bog management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd07"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2025-12-22"
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# Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses NNR - AfterLIFE Forest to bog management

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd07

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## Summary

Natural England, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses NNR - AfterLIFE Forest to bog management". This process falls under the industry category of nature reserve services and took place in London. The procurement method used was an open competition below the threshold, and the contract was awarded on 5th December 2025. The project began on 8th December 2025 and is expected to end by 20th February 2026, focusing on the treatment of woody species across various regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like WILDBANKS CONSERVATION LIMITED, which was the awarded supplier. Companies specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in forest and bog management, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts not only allows businesses to expand their portfolio in nature conservation but also to collaborate closely with government bodies, thus enhancing their reputation and experience in the public sector.

## Notice

The aim of the contract is to herbicide treat (primarily) birch and pine by cut and treat starting 8th December 2025. The target species will be all woody species (Birch, Alder Buckthorn, Oak, Rowan, and Willow) on the bunds and birch, willow & pine only in the cells.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Not all of the work may be commissioned, dependant on funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085277-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,231 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILDBANKS CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92533000 - Nature reserve services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085277-2025
- 25 Nov 2025 at 15:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076943-2025
- 7 Nov 2025 at 15:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072136-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085277-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076943-2025
  25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072136-2025
  7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7571
  Request for quotation
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7572
  Specification
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7573
  Order Form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7574
  Commercial Response Form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8380
  Clarification to Bidders Questions

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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