Tender

NFSSF - 01 Lowland Heathland Restoration, Stanswood Valley on the Cadland Estate

NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The New Forest National Park Authority is seeking bids for the "NFSSF - 01 Lowland Heathland Restoration, Stanswood Valley on the Cadland Estate" project. The procurement is focused on land management services within the environmental and forestry sectors. This open procedure is designated as below the threshold, inviting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. The project will be located in Stanswood Valley, classified under the postal code SO41 9ZG in England. The tender announcement was published on 16 December 2024, with a tender period ending on 9 January 2025 at 12:05 PM. The contract is set to start on 20 January 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in habitat restoration, particularly those with expertise in managing European gorse and scrub removal to rehabilitate lowland heathland. The project aims to restore priority habitat within Unit 71 of the North Solent SSSI and NNR on Cadland Estate, enhancing the conservation status of species such as smooth snakes and adders. Businesses with a background in environmental management and forestry services will find this contract notably beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and contributing to environmental conservation efforts. The estimated contract value ranges from £3,000 to £10,000, ideal for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

NFSSF - 01 Lowland Heathland Restoration, Stanswood Valley on the Cadland Estate

Notice Description

Background to the project: Funding has been allocated for habitat restoration work at Stanswood Valley which is owned by the Cadland Estate. The site is part of the North Solent SSSI and North Solent National Nature Reserve. The area this contract covers is included within Unit 71 which supports lowland heathland. SSSI Unit 71 have recently in 2023 been downgraded from 'favourable' SSSI' status to 'unfavourable no change' status due to scrub and tree encroachment which has developed over parts of the site over recent decades Work objective: To restore lowland heathland Priority Habitat within Unit 71 of the North Solent SSSI and NNR on Cadland Estate. Achieved through removal of European gorse and scrub in specific locations and litter removal to manage the regrowth of European gorse. The work is targeted towards improving the conservation status of smooth snakes and adders on the site, although many other species associated with lowland heathland will also benefit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cb9395-dfb6-44ff-8ee2-1666d868e036
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

77200000 - Forestry services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LYMINGTON
Postcode
SO41 9ZG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lymington
Westminster Constituency
New Forest West

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