Published date: 5 September 2024

Last edited date: 13 September 2024

This notice was replaced on 21 November 2024

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

Awarded contract (published 21 November 2024)

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

  • Erection of fencing - 45342000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£15,000 to £40,000

Procurement reference

Hog Cliff NNR Glebe Farm Deer fencing

Published date

5 September 2024

Closing date

4 October 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

11 October 2024

Contract end date

31 January 2025

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The specification and site location details are also set out in the attached Maps.
Approximately 962 metres of deer fence, 2 x 12ft deer field gates, 4 x deer pedestrian gates as per specifications below.
General Deer Fencing Specification in line with Forestry Commission guidance found at: https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2006/03/fctg002.pdf
Parsons Close field fence to exclude Sika, Fallow, Roe and Muntjac.
Fence height - 1800mm
Maximum mesh size - 80mm x 80mm up to 1500mm of fence height
Intermediate Stakes - chestnut, 2.6m x 8-10cm
Strainers/turning posts - chestnut, 3m x 15-18cm
Maximum stake spacing - 5 metres
Tensioned top and bottom support wires to prevent mesh from sagging.
Gate hanging and slamming posts chestnut square or round, minimum dimensions: 3m x 18cm minimum. Not to be used as strainers.
2 x Field Gates must exclude all deer species above and be constructed from treated softwood timber. Height 1800mm and be minimum 3660mm wide. Can be single gate or pair, but pair must be secured in the centre (e.g. by drop bolts). Must be able to be secured with padlock.
4 x Pedestrian gates must be self-closing, with a lockable latch and open within kissing gate enclosure. Constructed from treated softwood timber, 1800mm high and minimum 900mm wide.
Some light scrub removal and/or topping will be required along fence line (to be confirmed with NE staff after contract awarded).

More information

Attachments

Additional text

To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to tom.sunderland@naturalengland.org.uk 5pm on 04/10/24.

If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to tom.sunderland@naturalengland.org.uk or will.weldon@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

About the buyer

Contact name

Tom Sunderland

Address

Natural England, County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
England

Email

tom.sunderland@naturalengland.org.uk