--- title: "Culvert Crossing and Groundworks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07803d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-07803d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-07803d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-07803d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Natural England" published: "2026-10-06" --- # Culvert Crossing and Groundworks Buyer: Natural England Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07803d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-07803d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-07803d.json) ## Summary Natural England is seeking works to install a culvert and carry out associated groundworks at the backyard of its Aqualate headquarters. The culvert is intended to improve access so heavy vehicles and machinery can reach the backyard, allowing groundworks in preparation for a possible future building. The work is therefore suited to contractors able to undertake culvert installation and related site works. The stated delivery area spans parts of England, while the site is identified as the Aqualate headquarters. The procurement is for construction works, rather than a supply-only contract or a building project: the possible future building is not itself part of the described requirement. Natural England invited quotations through a below-threshold open competition. The tender set a submission deadline of 12 noon on 23 October 2026, while the instructions for sending a quotation say it must be emailed by 12 noon on 28 October 2026; suppliers should check the RFQ to resolve this difference. Clarification questions were to be sent by email, with non-commercially-sensitive questions and replies circulated to tenderers. The stated contract period runs from 28 October 2026 to 30 January 2027, with possible extension to 28 February 2027 for weather delays. The estimated value is £35,000 excluding VAT (£42,000 including VAT). There is one lot, marked as suitable for SMEs. Award criteria details are in the RFQ. This requirement is a potential fit for small and medium-sized contractors with practical experience in culvert installation and groundworks, particularly work that improves access for heavy plant and vehicles. The single-lot structure presents the described works as one package, so suppliers should be able to deliver the linked culvert and site-groundworks tasks. Natural England identifies the opportunity as suitable for SMEs. Weather-related delays may lead to an extension, so bidders should be able to manage scheduling and site delivery if conditions affect progress. The published requirement gives no specific accreditation, named qualifications or minimum experience threshold; the RFQ contains further requirements and the award criteria. ## Notice Culvert installation to improve access to the backyard of Aqualate Headquarters, enabling heavy vehicle and machinery access to enable groundworks in the backyard for a possible future building. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094117-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 6 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | £35,000 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 45221220 - Culverts - 77230000 - Services incidental to forestry ## Release History - 6 Oct 2026 at 10:22 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094117-2026 - 5 Oct 2026 at 07:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093584-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094117-2026 6th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093584-2026 5th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-23533 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-23534 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-23535 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-23536 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-23537 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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