Tender

Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 2

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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04 Jul 2025 at 19:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is spearheading an active tender process for the "Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 2" project. This procurement involves various Natural Flood Management (NFM) strategies on National Trust land in Purbeck, Dorset, aiming to enhance water retention and mitigate downstream flood risks. The project is classified under Agricultural services and follows an open procedure (below threshold) procurement method. Interested parties have until 1 August 2025 to submit proposals, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2025 and conclude by 30 November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and flood management interventions. The contract, valued between £70,000 and £85,000, is ideal for contractors who possess the capacity, capability, and relevant experience in delivering NFM measures such as bunds, scrapes, and leaky dams. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, offering a promising avenue for business growth in sustainable land management practices. The detailed specifications and application procedures are available in the Request for Proposals document, allowing suited businesses to tailor proposals effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 2

Notice Description

An Environment Agency funded Natural Flood Management project on National Trust owned land in Purbeck, Dorset. The Swanbrook Wetlands NFM project comprises a range of NFM measures to be installed across 6 National Trust tenanted farm project sites, in three clusters around the catchment. The overall aim is to increase water retention in the headwaters and reduce flood risk downstream. NFM measures proposed are specific to each location and include low earth bunds, in-field scrapes, roughening features, leaky dams and areas of floodplain reconnection. Multiple strategic benefits are expected. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience of delivering NFM interventions, proposed solution and cost. Full details including of how to apply are in the attached Request for Proposals document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc96e8d-f845-45d7-a196-c1c460990fc4
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANAGE
Postcode
BH19 3AA
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Swanage
Westminster Constituency
South Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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