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Qing Ya Zi Options Appraisal Project

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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13 Dec 2024 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the award stage of the "Qing Ya Zi Options Appraisal Project," which falls under the Environmental services category. This project, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, focuses on carrying out an options appraisal for fish/eel passage and habitat restoration at Qing Ya Zi on the River Itchen. The procurement was conducted through a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the procurement end date on 3rd December 2024, the contract start date set for 17th December 2024, and conclusion by 31st March 2025. The contract, valued at £83,727.50, has been awarded to WSP UK Limited.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental services, habitat restoration, and hydrological engineering. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in these areas could benefit greatly from engaging in similar projects, as they align with initiatives to improve conditions for priority species and habitats. This type of contract allows businesses to showcase their expertise in environmental assessments and restoration, positioning them to secure future government and environmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qing Ya Zi Options Appraisal Project

Notice Description

The principal aim of this project is to carry out an options appraisal for fish/eel passage and habitat restoration opportunities at Qing Ya Zi on the River Itchen. Brambridge Lock is a large structure spanning the Itchen Navigation at SU4681722613. It incorporates undershot sluices and an eel / fish trap and is in poor repair. It impedes free passage for migratory fish, and there are signs of a previous eel pass having been installed that no longer functions. The structure is not an EA asset and is within the landholding of Qing Ya Xi. The head drop over the structure is ~1.5m with the impoundment extending approximately 1 km upstream, influencing several offtake structures including; to Rosemary's Leet at SU4718622977, to the main River Itchen at SU4718423034, and potentially the Southern Water Service's (SWS) surface water abstraction at SU4703823264. Given its current state of repair there is a risk the structure will fail without intervention and the resultant loss of water level would have significant consequences for the upstream environment, including important SSSI wetland habitat that supports the protected Southern Damselfly plus a range of terrestrial species. Reduction in water levels may also have a negative impact on the stability of the artificial banks. Maintenance of water levels within the Navigation is a particular concern, for environmental, economic, and heritage interests. This is particularly relevant for the true right bank along which the Itchen Way footpath (a public right of way) runs. At the downstream end of the project area, an artificial rock ramp impounds Rosemary's Leet which could otherwise provide a valuable alternative route for salmonid migration. The lack of attractant flow as a result of the impoundment, and the substantial sedimentation of the channel in the mid-section of the leet, is one probable cause for poor records of salmon use of this otherwise suitable channel. Easing passage for chalk stream salmon is a particular focus of the Itchen Salmon Delivery Plan which helps address the poor numbers of salmon returning to the Itchen - currently around 40% of those needed to meet conservation limits. Controlling the removal of this significant impounding structure along with providing a more natural hydrological regime will improve conditions for a range of priority species and habitats. To confirm the project reach for this options appraisal is from SU4702023575 & SU4725223529 (upstream) to SU4668222207 (downstream).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a989d06f-a7a6-40b5-aa8b-44d1b314114e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,727 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,727 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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