Tender

Downs to the Sea - Wet and Wadery

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS

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29 May 2025 at 13:28

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15 May 2025 at 13:57

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08 May 2025 at 08:25

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02 May 2025 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Downs to the Sea - Wet and Wadery" is conducted by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, focusing on environmental rehabilitation and civil engineering work. It targets the improvement of the wetland at RSPB Pulborough Brooks, West Sussex (postal code RH20 2EL), by installing hydrological structures to enhance water control and accessibility. This is an open procedure, active since its publication on 2nd May 2025, with the tender period closing on 2nd June 2025 at noon. The contract is valued at £90,000 and spans from 1st August 2025 to the end of October 2025. The tender status is currently at the amendment stage, ensuring potential adjustments before final commitments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction and environmental projects, given the project's demand for expertise in water management and infrastructure upgrade. The project aims to create a sustainable habitat, aligning with the skills of businesses experienced in civil engineering and environmental rehabilitation. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for hydrological systems and solid track installations will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities, providing growth through a noteworthy project with a respected organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Downs to the Sea - Wet and Wadery

Notice Description

The wetland at RSPB Pulborough Brooks has potential to be a haven for breeding waders and wildfowl. However, there is little control over water on the site. This means that during flood events in winter, water cannot leave site quickly enough. However, when the water levels do drop, they fall too far, and water becomes scarce. By installing 4 new hydrological structures, water control can be regained across the site to create ideal habitat for the flora and fauna found on the SSSI. Access around site is also very difficult which hinders management. Upgrading tracks so they are solid will make management possible in areas that are sometimes inaccessible. For full details, please see the attached Invitation to Tender 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/3c6db34a-5320-4567-affc-e51e53b9bc22
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 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
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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