Open18 days left · closes midday, Friday 16 October 2026

Livestock handling facility

Natural England · Central government

In brief

Natural England is looking for suppliers for construction and architecture and engineering work (South West).

The estimated value is £40,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 months, up to 7 months with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 16 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 16 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 250 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Design, supply and installation of a cattle handling system, including all associated works required to deliver a fully operational system to completion.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 18 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £40,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

18 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088783-2026

About the buyer

Natural EnglandLast 12 months

Procurements

189

Awards

129

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Mason's Agriforestry Contracting2 contracts
Barton Moss Farm Produce1 contract
CD Forestry & Environmental Ltd1 contract
CFL (Groundworks)1 contract
David Atkinson Contracting Ltd1 contract

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From notice 088783-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.