Contract award · 19 Nov 2024

Mechanical control of scrub at Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dune NNR

Natural England awarded “Mechanical control of scrub at Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dune NNR” to J E Spence & Son Farms Ltd for £12,400 on 19 Nov 2024.

Agricultural & horticultural servicesEast Midlands

BuyerNatural England
Value £12,400

Open competition

Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.

Key facts

Buyer
Natural England · Regional or local authority
Value
£12,400
Procedure
Open procedure (below threshold)
Sector
Agricultural & horticultural services · Tree-clearing services (CPV 77211300)
Timeline
  1. Contract date19 Nov 2024
  2. Published12 Jun 2025Published 205 days after the contract date

Description

Site location: Churchill south, Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve Brief Methodology c.500 metres of ground preparation through scrub clearance and for installation of a new fence line (not included in specs) by root pulling, chain sawing and burning on the brash. and 2 (ha) of steep bank copes of scrubs map available on demande. The contractor is to advise the best suitable route, and the map location is only an indication of the preferred line. When pulling the root is unsuitable due to access limitation, softening of the ground or protected species presence (badger/bat) the contractor will chainsaw and remove to burn or leave it in situ if agreed by Natural England. Pilling brash and burning in a burn pit dug by contractor at a location confirmed by NE and methodology provided at submission. The contractor is to commission an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) engineer to carry out a watching brief. The contractor must meet on the site with Natural England prior…

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