Published date: 20 May 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.


Closing: 3 June 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services - 90712400

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

ENPA001-DN724714-80122848

Published date

20 May 2024

Closing date

3 June 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 July 2024

Contract end date

2 December 2024

Contract type

Service contract

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?

Yes

Description

The vision is to carry out river restoration in the upper Barle at Simonsbath, re-connecting the river with its historic floodplain and wider landscape, to help mitigate the impact of climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and to make more space for nature. In doing so, we aim to improve the condition of the River Barle SSSI
The aims of the project are:
a) To identify opportunities for reconnecting the river Barle with its floodplain just below Simonsbath, to enable a more naturally functioning river system to develop, with an improvement in river function, SSSI condition and creating opportunities for nature recovery.
b) To investigate and model the hydrological and geomorphological impacts of different options, particularly in relation to implications for upstream channel morphology and potential consequences for flood risk management.
c) To assess the impact of river restoration on existing habitats and species, including an ecological impact assessment and biodiversity net gain calculations.
d) To assess the impact of river restoration on heritage interest on site.
e) To assess the impact of river restoration on the wider landscape.
f) To assess the impact of river restoration on access routes.

The commission is separated into four specialisms: Hydro-geomorphology; ecology; archaeology; and landscape & access

About the buyer

Contact name

Alex Farris

Address

Exmoor National Park Authority
Exmoor House
Dulverton
TA22 9HL
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1398323665

Email

afarris@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Website

https://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/