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Section 38 Whixall Manor Drain Diversion Completion

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

21 Nov 2024 at 10:28

TenderAmendment

21 Aug 2024 at 10:42

TenderAmendment

12 Aug 2024 at 07:31

Tender

08 Aug 2024 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract for the "Section 38 Whixall Manor Drain Diversion Completion" project located at Fenn's NNR Section 38, Reeves' Fields, near Whitchurch and Wrexham in the West Midlands. The contract, valued at £14,678, was awarded to C Holgate Environmental Ltd. The project is part of the Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project and aims to restore wetland habitat by rewetting peaty fields. Major tasks include excavating a 210m-long open channel and damming parts of the Whixall Manor Drain. Materials will be supplied by Natural England and the contractor will be required to use specific construction equipment. The project is scheduled to be completed by 2nd October 2024, with initial works starting on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in nature reserve services and environmental construction, particularly those specialising in hydrology and habitat restoration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract due to its below-threshold procurement method. Involvement in this project can enhance business credentials in the public sector and nature conservation fields. The structured and clear requirements specified in the tender process are beneficial for companies with experience in managing projects with environmental impacts and provide a platform for showcasing expertise in sustainable and ecological construction practices.

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Notice Title

Section 38 Whixall Manor Drain Diversion Completion

Notice Description

Summary of the S38 project Fenn's NNR Section 38, Reeves' Fields, is in the West Midlands near Whitchurch and Wrexham. It is situated towards the southeastern perimeter of the internationally important Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem and Cadney Mosses Site of Special Scientific Interest (S.S.S.I.), in the Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve (N.N.R.). The Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project (LIFE15NAT/UK/000786) terminated in March 2023, and now unfinished works are being tackled. The Project aimed to allow better control of water levels to enable wetland habitat to be restored on land which has been converted from peatland to peaty fields. Reeves's fields used to be peatland, and originally formed part of the south-eastern edge of Whixall Moss. In 2009 the Whixall Manor Drain, which was taking polluted and mineral-rich water up from local Cottages onto and across the centre of the NNR, was diverted nearer to the edge of the Moss but ended at a new culvert under the track leading north from Roundthorn Bridge, Whixall. The downstream 195m of the Diversion was left in the existing channel, with the intention to complete the diversion by excavating a new channel farther south during the BogLIFE Project. However, the Project was completed before this last part of the Diversion had been executed. Overall, this Scheme will rewet at least 4.25ha of deeper peats in Section 38 plus support water levels in adjacent Whixall Moss to the north. This Scheme involves: 1. Excavation of a new 210 m-long open channel nearer to the edge of the peat body. The open channel lengths will have a 1.0m bed width with 1:1 side-slopes. 2. Damming of upper length of existing course of Whixall Manor Drain. Damming of the drain will take place at 3 sites (D1, 6m long, D2 3m long, and D3 at 6m long). The first dam (D1) will be positioned immediately downstream of the upper end of the Diversion and the final dam will be upstream of the entry point into the Whixall Moss Main Drain. D1 dam will utilise surplus peat from the first 12m-long excavation of the Diversion. Dams D2 and D3 will use peat from shallow borrow pits. Each will incorporate a 300mm U-pipe to control water levels to allow for any future emergencies such as blockages in the new channel. To make D1 watertight it will also need L8 trench sheets. NE will supply all materials, which will need to be collected from the nearby Manor House NNR Base. The contractor will need a tracked excavator and one or two tracked dumpers. It is anticipated that this contract will be awarded for a period of 2 to 3 weeks to end no later than 02/10/24, unless there is substantial disruption from adverse weather. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to joan.daniels@naturalengland.org.uk, copied to peter.bowyer@naturalengland.org.uk by 09:00 on 27/8/24. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to joan.daniels@naturalengland.org.uk or Nathan.brake@naturalengland.org.uk by 21 August 2024 at 11:30am . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32c16060-a9d6-4e93-a697-c6cbb2cc49f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ac8ac6-8980-47a2-82a6-5de73d1f1044
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,678 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 11 Oct 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Joan Daniels
Contact Email
joan.daniels@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07974 784799

Buyer Location

Locality
WHIXALL, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
SY13 2PD
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Wem
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C HOLGATE ENVIRONMENTAL

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