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Chippenham Fen NNR - Site Management Infrastructure Improvement Project

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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16 Oct 2017 at 09:53

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jul 2017 at 13:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chippenham Fen NNR - Site Management Infrastructure Improvement Project, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on enhancing infrastructure at Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve, located in England. This tender falls within the works category and was published on 5 July 2017, with the tender period closing on 31 July 2017. The project entails creating culverts to facilitate machinery access and upgrading existing water flow infrastructure, with significant deadlines for site visits and documentation. The contract value is estimated at £9,792, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This project offers significant opportunities for construction and environmental management companies, particularly those with expertise in sensitive ecological projects and infrastructure development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), alongside voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to bid, especially those experienced in eco-sensitive site work and well-versed in health and safety compliance. The successful execution of this contract will not only showcase capabilities in environmental works but can also lead to further engagements with public sector entities focused on sustainable development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chippenham Fen NNR - Site Management Infrastructure Improvement Project

Notice Description

Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve (NNR) is an important wetland reserve. The site contains of wet meadows and reed beds growing in peat soil. The site is wet all year round due to the chalk springs which feed the reserve. Access around the site is limited because of the sensitive soils and plant communities. Due to the nature of the site there is a limited time window when work can be undertaken (late Summer / Autumn). A site visit is mandatory before providing a quote to allow contractors to understand the access arrangements and sensitive nature of the site. Site visits can only be made with the Project Officer by prior arrangement. Two areas of requirement: 1) To create three culverts to allow machinery i.e. tractors and implements to cross shallow drainage ditches on Chippenham Fen NNR to access pasture land. 2) To dig out a collar dam / culvert and upgrade by reinstalling twin collar dam pipes at the same location to improve water through flow. Supporting Documentation Please also provide; * Risk assessment for each of the tasks * Risk assessment and protocol for refuelling and storage of fuel on the NNR. * Lone work policy & procedures. * Copies of certification / training in use of the equipment * A copy of your public liability insurance certificate * Health &Safety Policies/ certificates. * Details of any relevant past work undertaken on a sensitive wildlife site/ watercourse. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5146c36-ef84-4712-8150-6a4b4ac2a3c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112100 - Trench-digging work

45221220 - Culverts

45232453 - Drains construction work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,792 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,792 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 16 Oct 2017 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GM UTILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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