---
title: "Top Handling Facility Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f0ed"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Natural England"
published: "2026-09-03"
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# Top Handling Facility Refurbishment

Buyer: Natural England  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f0ed

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## Summary

Natural England is seeking refurbishment of its existing cattle handling facility. The work is intended to increase the facility’s capacity so it can also be used for up to 1,000 sheep. This is a livestock handling facility requirement covering cattle, sheep and other small animals, with the procurement classified under CPV 03320000. The requirement is for Natural England, a central government public authority. Delivery is in England. The scope is set out through the Request for Quotation, order form, commercial response, diagram and specification. Businesses with relevant livestock facility refurbishment, animal handling infrastructure or agricultural equipment capabilities should review those materials to establish whether their products and services match the required works.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: Natural England invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Suppliers were required to submit a quotation addressing the Request for Quotation requirements, with responses sent by email by 17:00 on 24 September 2026. Electronic submission was not permitted, although the quotation was to be emailed to the buyer. The single lot has an estimated value of £49,999 excluding VAT, or £59,999 including VAT. The contract period runs from 28 September 2026 to 15 October 2026. The lot is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award criteria are described in the Request for Quotation, which provides the full evaluation details.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to refurbish livestock handling facilities and deliver practical infrastructure for cattle and sheep. The required outcome is increased handling capacity, including accommodation for up to 1,000 sheep, so businesses should be able to demonstrate that their proposed solution can meet the facility’s operational and animal-handling requirements. Relevant suppliers may include agricultural engineering firms, livestock equipment specialists, farm infrastructure contractors and businesses experienced in adapting existing handling installations. The requirement is specifically identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it potentially accessible to smaller firms with the necessary technical capability and delivery capacity. The specification, diagram and Request for Quotation define the detailed requirements against which offers will be assessed.

## Notice

To refurbish the existing cattle handling facility and increase capacity so it can also be used for up 1000 sheep.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083316-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | £49,999 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Natural England |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03320000 - Cattle, livestock and small animals

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2026 at 10:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083316-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083316-2026
  3rd September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-21846
  RFQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-21847
  Order Form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-21848
  Commercial Response
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-21849
  Diagram
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-21850
  Specification

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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