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title: "Roudsea Rhododendron Control 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a030"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
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# Roudsea Rhododendron Control 2026

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a030

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Roudsea Rhododendron Control 2026" was initiated by Natural England, a central government public authority. The procurement, which falls under the services category, aims to control rhododendron overgrowth in the Southern mosses areas, requiring varied treatment methods. The project was tendered via an open procurement method, specifically a below-threshold open competition. The procurement reached the award stage, with ELMS contracting ltd identified as the successful supplier. Key dates include the contract period from 1st August 2026 to 16th October 2026, with the contract signed on 30th June 2026. Service delivery is set in the UKD region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in land management services, particularly those with expertise in vegetation control. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like ELMS contracting ltd, are particularly well-suited due to the specific nature of the work and the procurement's suitability considerations. Companies with innovative solutions for handling dense and varied plant growth can leverage this opportunity to expand their business portfolio by demonstrating their efficiency and capability in fulfilling central government contracts. This project also indicates a steady demand for environmental management services, which could lead to further business opportunities in similar government-driven conservation projects.

## Notice

Rhododendron control is required over the Southern mosses with the density and size of rhododendron varying considerably from very small plants to very large bushes above head height. Because of this, we have broken these areas down as shown on the attached map. These areas will require different methods of treatment depending on the size of the rhododendron and should be priced accordingly. Please see RFQ for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062026-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,666 |
| Lots value | £41,666 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,300 |

## 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70332100 - Land management services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 08:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062026-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 10:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047716-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 07:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047473-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062026-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047716-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047473-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16585
  RFQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16586
  Standard T&C
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16587
  Commercial Response Template
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16634
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16635
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16636

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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