Published date: 8 November 2024

This notice was replaced on 29 January 2025

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

Awarded contract (published 29 January 2025)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Landscaping work - 45112700

  • Landscaping work for green areas - 45112710

  • Landscaping work for parks - 45112711

Location of contract

SO50 9YN

Value of contract

£850,000

Procurement reference

ELEIGH001-DN748645-66028593

Published date

8 November 2024

Closing date

6 December 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

31 January 2025

Contract end date

30 April 2025

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

This project derives from an increase in development within the borough and the need to mitigate against the impact of visits to the New Forest by providing recreational spaces closer to the residents of Eastleigh Borough Council.

The site comprises of an area of farmland of approximately 20 hectares in size which is part of the former Stoke Park Farm, Bishopstoke. The proposed field was formerly used for cattle grazing on rotation and now predominantly comprises of grassland with a wooded tree belt which runs along a drainage ditch and divides the sites northern portion.

The scheme (Ref: F/23/95844) includes but not limited to the discharge of planning conditions, creation of a series of paths which incorporate a main circular walking route, hedgerows, trees, complementary features including seating and picnic areas at key locations, along with signage, litter and dog bins. A range of ecological enhancements are also proposed including log piles, hibernaculum, bird and bat boxes.

About the buyer

Contact name

Nicola Treeby

Address

Eastleigh Borough Council
Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street
Eastleigh
SO50 9YN
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 2380688042

Email

sang@eastleigh.gov.uk

Website

http://www.eastleigh.gov.uk