Award

Construction of a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace within existing agricultural land for recreational purposes

EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2025 at 10:30

Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

Eastleigh Borough Council has awarded a contract for the construction of a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) on existing agricultural land to White Horse Contractors Ltd. This landscaping project, valued at £519,245.78, aims to create recreational spaces to mitigate the impact of visits to the New Forest and is situated on approximately 20 hectares of farmland within the former Stoke Park Farm, Bishopstoke. The award, announced on 29 January 2025, moves the process to the Award stage with key dates including a contract start on 31 January 2025 and completion by 30 April 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in landscaping and ecological enhancements. The project requires expertise in creating walking paths, hedgerows, trees, seating and picnic areas, and ecological features such as bird and bat boxes. Businesses focused on sustainable development and green projects are well-suited to compete in this open procedure, benefiting from the planned enhancements to the borough's recreational infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Construction of a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace within existing agricultural land for recreational purposes

Notice Description

This project derives from an increase in development within the borough and the need to mitigate against the impact of visits to the New Forest by providing recreational spaces closer to the residents of Eastleigh Borough Council. The site comprises of an area of farmland of approximately 20 hectares in size which is part of the former Stoke Park Farm, Bishopstoke. The proposed field was formerly used for cattle grazing on rotation and now predominantly comprises of grassland with a wooded tree belt which runs along a drainage ditch and divides the sites northern portion. The scheme (Ref: F/23/95844) includes but not limited to the discharge of planning conditions, creation of a series of paths which incorporate a main circular walking route, hedgerows, trees, complementary features including seating and picnic areas at key locations, along with signage, litter and dog bins. A range of ecological enhancements are also proposed including log piles, hibernaculum, bird and bat boxes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43fd640e-45cc-442d-b5ab-052b18d3bb7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d9a9db-afad-411c-b5fb-2521ab3cb2d0
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£519,245 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola Treeby
Contact Email
sang@eastleigh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2380688042

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITE HORSE CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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