Published date: 11 August 2016

This notice was replaced on 11 August 2016

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 December 2016)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Special trade construction works other than roof works - 45262000

  • Restructuring work - 45454000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£1,000,000

Procurement reference

23407

Published date

11 August 2016

Closing date

7 October 2016

Contract start date

7 November 2016

Contract end date

31 March 2018

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Hoveton Wetlands Restoration project aims to deliver the restoration of Hoveton Great Broad and Hudson's Bay. This will be achieved through a combination of sediment removal and biomanipulation, restoring them to Favourable Condition / Good Ecological Status. The project will also improve the existing access to and on the site, create new access through the adjacent Hoveton Marshes and host a number of activities and events for volunteers, local people, visitors and lake restoration specialists. Its aim is to enable more people to visit the site, become actively involved in its management and learn about the project and the importance of lake restoration.
This project is part of the Bure LIFE Project (LIFE14 NAT/UK/000054) which is financially supported by LIFE, a financial instrument of the European Community. It is also supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Requirements of the work within this tender
Summary of Works
The first phase of the lake restoration works will involve the removal of approximately 55,048 m3 of sediment from Hoveton Great Broad/Hudson's Bay to achieve greater depth in both lakes. The sediment removed will be used to create new areas of fen within Hoveton Great Broad. This will be achieved by using geotextile tubes to create bunded areas, behind which more sediment can be disposed of. Fen vegetation will then be used to 'cap' the bunds and it is expected that fen vegetation will spread from this material our across the back-fill of sediment.

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About the buyer

Address

Natural England
Peterborough
PE1 1NG
England

Email

Supplier.enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk