Published date: 16 January 2018

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: 16 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Landscaping work - 45112700

Location of contract

BN27 2AX

Value of contract

£0 to £1,500,000

Procurement reference

WDC - 018404

Published date

16 January 2018

Closing date

16 February 2018

Contract start date

17 April 2018

Contract end date

30 June 2019

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?

Yes

Description

Wealden District Council obtained a 70 acre site on the outskirts of Uckfield to form a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGS) mitigating the effect of new development on nearby Ashdown forest.

The aim of a SANGS is to provide an alternative area of recreational green space, to divert a growing population from using the Ashdown Forest and damaging its delicate ecosystem by increased recreational pressure.

The space has to appeal to a wide variety of users while appearing to be a natural environment, able to sustain footfall, both in terms of interest and the ability to remain viable and accessible during the winter months.

Works will include the following:

- Fencing including acoustic fencing
- All weather footpaths and tracks
- Tree and hedge planting
- Ground modelling including formation of extensive earth bunds, creation of a pond, swales, ditches, etc
- Wildflower meadows and swathes
- Installation of signage, benches, wayfinders, educational boards, etc all as specified
- Creation of amphitheatre feature

During this period the contractor will also be responsible for all aspects of grounds maintenance to phases 1 and 2 of the site including formative pruning of the orchards.

More information

Links

Additional text

For more information on how to apply for this contract please visit 'http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing'; and search for 'ESPH231' in the opportunities section.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Stephen Bottomley (WDC)

Address

Hailsham
East Sussex
East Sussex
BN27 2AX
United Kingdom

Telephone

01323 443354

Email

stephen.bottomley@wealden.gov.uk

Website

www.wealden.gov.uk