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River and Floodplain Habitat Management and Restoration on the River Caldew, Cumbria: A Feasibility Study

NATURAL ENGLAND

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19 Dec 2024 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract to Ove Arup & Partners Limited Primary for conducting a feasibility study on river and floodplain habitat management and restoration on the River Caldew in Cumbria. The project, titled "River and Floodplain Habitat Management and Restoration on the River Caldew, Cumbria: A Feasibility Study," falls under the environmental services category. The work is scheduled to take place from 2nd December 2024 to 14th March 2025, with the contract value amounting to GBP 79,051. This procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in hydrology, geomorphology, and habitat restoration. The project aims to assess and propose management measures for restoring river habitats on the Church Commissioners' landholding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental sector with innovative approaches to sustainable restoration and flood management would be well-positioned to compete for future related opportunities, fostering growth and establishing their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

River and Floodplain Habitat Management and Restoration on the River Caldew, Cumbria: A Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The River Caldew is part of the River Eden and Tributaries Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation. The site has been designated for its river habitats and geomorphology, lake, alluvial alder woodland and many species including salmon, lamprey species, bullhead, white-clawed crayfish and otter. The River Caldew and much of its floodplain has been greatly modified in the past through land drainage and historic modifications to the river including straightening, embankments, dredging and other flood defence activities. Riparian habitat is also grazed by both sheep and cattle. For this reason the condition of the SSSI/SAC is unfavourable. In 2010, Natural England and the Environment Agency completed a restoration strategy for the River Caldew (Jacobs 2010). This included various river restoration option for the River Caldew, including reconnection of paleochannels and removal of bank reinforcements to promote natural processes with a more sinuous channel planform. There is now an opportunity to restore the river, hydrology and associated floodplain habitats on the Church Commissioners landholding in the near future, within a bold and ambitious scheme. The aim of this project is to better understand the hydrology and geomorphology of the River Caldew on the Church Commissioners land holding, including the floodplain, both in their reference states and current states, to inform habitat restoration and to specifically determine the practical management measures required to achieve this. This study includes two key components - to review and assess the feasibility of different options to achieve the aim, and to provide more detailed plans on the preferred options. This investigation project is being funded by Natural England, with advice also provided by the Environment Agency regarding geomorphology, biodiversity and flood risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d07874f-2911-495d-8e44-d4ff072cc056
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27074db7-26a1-41eb-b170-2e0c4357d399
Current Stage
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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
£79,051 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,051 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 14 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
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
TLD North 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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED PRIMARY

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