Published date: 5 July 2017

This notice was replaced on 16 October 2017

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

Awarded contract (published 16 October 2017)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Site preparation work - 45100000

  • Site-development work - 45111291

  • Siteworks - 45113000

    • Marine construction works - 45244000

    • Marine installations - 45244100

    • Environmental improvement works - 45262640

    • Environmental management - 90710000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_148029/596633

Published date

5 July 2017

Closing date

31 July 2017

Contract start date

1 September 2017

Contract end date

29 September 2017

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

Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve (NNR) is an important wetland reserve. The site contains of wet meadows and reed beds growing in peat soil. The site is wet all year round due to the chalk springs which feed the reserve.

Access around the site is limited because of the sensitive soils and plant communities. Due to the nature of the site there is a limited time window when work can be undertaken (late Summer / Autumn). A site visit is mandatory before providing a quote to allow contractors to understand the access arrangements and sensitive nature of the site. Site visits can only be made with the Project Officer by prior arrangement.

Two areas of requirement:

1) To create three culverts to allow machinery i.e. tractors and implements to cross shallow drainage ditches on Chippenham Fen NNR to access pasture land.

2) To dig out a collar dam / culvert and upgrade by reinstalling twin collar dam pipes at the same location to improve water through flow.

Supporting Documentation

Please also provide;
• Risk assessment for each of the tasks
• Risk assessment and protocol for refuelling and storage of fuel on the NNR.
• Lone work policy & procedures.
• Copies of certification / training in use of the equipment
• A copy of your public liability insurance certificate
• Health &Safety Policies/ certificates.
• Details of any relevant past work undertaken on a sensitive wildlife site/ watercourse.

More information

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About the buyer

Address

Natural England
Peterborough
PE1 1NG
England

Email

Supplier.enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk