Tender

Downs to the Sea - Potential to Reality Project Work - Track Upgrade

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS

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24 Sep 2025 at 12:06

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23 Sep 2025 at 12:29

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15 Sep 2025 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is focused on the "Downs to the Sea - Potential to Reality Project Work - Track Upgrade" at Amberley, a complex wetland site. The project, classified under engineering and construction works as well as environmental rehabilitation, aims to upgrade the infrastructure to enhance site management and access. This tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage with an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is set for 30th September 2025, with the contract period commencing on 4th October 2025 and concluding on 28th February 2026. The project is geographically located in Amberley, postal code RH20 2EU.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, construction, and environmental services, particularly those experienced in handling complex ecological sites. However, the suitability assessment indicates it may not be ideally suited for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting that larger or more experienced firms might have an advantage. Successful bidders will gain the chance to contribute to an environmental rehabilitation project while enhancing their portfolio in public sector projects. The work not only promises growth in financial terms but also bolsters credentials in sustainable infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Downs to the Sea - Potential to Reality Project Work - Track Upgrade

Notice Description

The Amberley part of the Downs to the Sea project is focusing on repairing and upgrading the infrastructure on site, to allow easier management and access. This will help with site restoration. Amberley is a very complex wetland site. Infrastructure on site has been untouched for many years and is now in disrepair. This makes access around site very difficult. With the added complexity of 'peat bubbles' and lack of water control, trying to carry out management is near impossible. The first phase of this work involves upgrading an access track to allow better management of the wetland. For full details, please see the attached Invitation to Tender document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-454fbad6-c4e6-4338-8a68-9f2a85b1eef5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6196dae1-518d-4edb-872e-d67c173bdc1f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
Contact Name
Ruth Gillies
Contact Email
ruth.gillies@rspb.org.uk
Contact Phone
01798875851

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDY
Postcode
SG19 2DL
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandy
Westminster Constituency
North Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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