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Downs to the Sea - Ferry Fields Wetland Enhancement

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is currently overseeing the "Downs to the Sea - Ferry Fields Wetland Enhancement" procurement process, focusing on environmental rehabilitation through civil engineering works. Situated in England, specifically at postal code PO20 7NE, the project aims to enhance the habitat of Ferry Fields by improving water control and installing measures to reduce predation pressure. The procurement utilises an open procedure above the threshold, inviting bids until 16th June 2025. The planned contract period spans from 15th July 2025 to 30th November 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in civil engineering and environmental rehabilitation. With a budget of £175,000 GBP, the project requires expertise in constructing water control systems and installing protective fencing. Firms that have experience in habitat enhancement and geotechnical construction work would find this tender especially suitable. By participating, businesses can not only grow their portfolio within environmental projects but also contribute towards meaningful ecological improvements endorsed by a reputable organisation like the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Downs to the Sea - Ferry Fields Wetland Enhancement

Notice Description

Ferry Field is split into two distinct sections: a saline lagoon and freshwater wet grassland. The saline lagoon hosts a range of waders and wildfowl, but in summer it dries out hugely. This makes the pool hypersaline and unable to support important flora and fauna. The wet grassland part of the field also struggles to hold water. Although natural rills can be seen they are ill-defined and need refreshing. There is huge predation pressure around this field from foxes and badgers, meaning even if ground nesting birds successfully breed, their chicks cannot survive. This project will improve the habitats here by: - Improving water control by installing a sluice - Improving the saline lagoon by reprofiling the steep sided bank - Creating wet features in the grassland to provide muddy edges for wader feeding - Creating a clear boundary between the sections of the field by installing a low bund - Reducing predation pressure by installing a predator exclusion fence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-028c15ee-9a44-41aa-aa23-e713ee290f10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a14c8c-b69f-459b-b04b-cc43fdc8e25c
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
Contact Name
Ruth Gillies
Contact Email
ruth.gillies@rspb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDY
Postcode
SG19 2DL
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandy
Westminster Constituency
North Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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