---
title: "Open grounding mowing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b85"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY"
published: "2026-02-09"
---

# Open grounding mowing

Buyer: THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b85

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## Summary

The National Forest Company, a central government public authority located in Swadlincote, UK, conducted a procurement process titled "Open grounding mowing" under limited competition method. The contract involves routine cutting of footpaths, rides, and bridlepaths, along with mowing operations in various UK regions including UKF2 and UKG2. The procurement process, categorized under 'services' in the grassing industry (CPV 77314100), has been completed with the award announced on 9th February 2026. The contract, signed on 1st January 2026, runs until 31st December 2028, valued at £153,549 net (£184,259 gross).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and maintenance services, particularly SMEs, given the scale and nature of the work described. Companies like C J Springthorpe Limited, who was awarded this contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such projects due to their experience in similar services. The procurement's phased management approach and multi-location delivery offer ample prospects for growth through active participation in public sector tenders.

## Notice

Routine cutting of footpaths, rides, and bridlepaths; Open Ground mow - annual and bespoke; scheduled cut & collect works; 3-year phased ride management; inter row mowing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011509-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £153,549 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY |
| Locality | SWADLINCOTE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE12 6BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | North West Leicestershire |
| Electoral ward | Ashby Woulds |
| Westminster constituency | North West Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C J SPRINGTHORPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314100 - Grassing services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 16:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011509-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011509-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nationalforest.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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