Published date: 19 March 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: 9 April 2018

Contract summary

Industry

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Location of contract

B91 3QB

Value of contract

£20,000 to £40,000

Procurement reference

SOL - 5915

Published date

19 March 2018

Closing date

9 April 2018

Contract start date

30 May 2018

Contract end date

30 November 2018

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Meriden Lake is shallow artificial lake located in Chelmsley Wood Local Nature Reserve. It was created for its landscape and amenity value by installing a weir across the Kingshurst brook. A viaduct was constructed on top of the weir to support a public footpath across the lake. In recent years the lake has become problematic as silt accumulations have resulted in stagnation and large volumes of complaints from the general public regarding foul odours and safety concerns. The lake was de-silted in 2003 but is already in need of further intervention. However, due to the significant costs involved and regularity of these works this is not a sustainable option.
The proposed scheme is to alter the weir to drain the lake and create a mosaic of habitats including a new natural river channel, marsh, pools, wet meadows, woodlands and reed beds. New boardwalks, footpaths and interpretation will facilitate public access to these wildlife areas.
We expect the appointed consultants to provide a feasibility report and hydrological model for the weir modifications and liaise closely with their in-house structural engineers who will design and oversee the implementation of the weir modifications. We also expect the consultancy to liaise with the SMBC Landscape Architect, Ecologist, and drainage Engineer to develop a team approach to providing a holistic, integrated habitat enhancement to the lake environment

These works are part funded by the European Regional Development Fund

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Tim Robbins

Address

Manor Square
Solihull
Solihull
B91 3QB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 704 6578

Email

tim.robbins@solihull.gov.uk