Published date: 23 July 2021

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.


Closing: 6 August 2021, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • River regulation and flood control works - 45246000

  • River-wall construction - 45246100

  • Riverbank protection works - 45246200

    • Flood-prevention works - 45246400

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£100,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

BIP613353641

Published date

23 July 2021

Closing date

6 August 2021

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 November 2021

Contract end date

8 January 2023

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Tenders are to be invited for the restoration of a wetland habitat in Cassiobury Park on the River Gade in Watford, Hertfordshire. The works comprise restoration of the former watercress beds (a designated Local Nature Reserve) in to a biodiverse habitat, along with creating a number of river features such as meanders, riffles and backwaters. A large part of the works involves desilting channels to the former water cress beds and making bunds on site. This is a two phase process with initial works commencing in November 2021.

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
This is an Expression of Interest phase - Please see attached Expression of Interest.

About the buyer

Contact name

Derek Hatcher

Address

Town Hall
Watford
WD17 3EX
UK

Telephone

01923278370

Email

derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk