Tender

Raw Aggregate Supply, Southease Flood Alleviation Scheme, Tidal River Ouse, East Sussex

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23 Dec 2020 at 14:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is initiating a tender for the supply and delivery of raw aggregate materials for the Southease Flood Alleviation Scheme along the tidal River Ouse in East Sussex. This contract, valued at £135,000, is set to commence on 1st May 2021, lasting for three years until 30th April 2024, with a potential one-year extension. The tender period concludes on 1st February 2021. This procurement is classified under goods, specifically focusing on aggregates, and is being undertaken via an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of gravel, sand, and other aggregates compatible with Kentish Ragstone. Companies capable of delivering between 1,000 to 2,000 tonnes of aggregate annually to specified sites within East Sussex would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in environmental compliance and transport logistics for construction materials. The focus on sustainability and compatibility with existing natural aggregates also encourages small and medium-sized enterprises to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Raw Aggregate Supply, Southease Flood Alleviation Scheme, Tidal River Ouse, East Sussex

Notice Description

1.1 The Environment Agency is looking for suppliers for the Supply and Delivery of Raw Aggregate materials as defined within the specification of requirements for embankment repairs to the tidal River Ouse embankments in East Sussex between Newhaven and the A27 (near Lewes) the work is necessary to enable the Environment Agency to comply with its legal obligations under the Newhaven Navigation Act 1847. This is a must have contract to ensure that the Environment Agency (EA) abides by relevant legislation. 1.2 The contract will commence on the 1st May 2021 and will be for a three year fixed term until the 30th April 2024, with options (at the Agency's sole discretion) to extend for a further 12 months period, until 30th April 2025. 1.3 This future provision requires the supply and delivery to site of between 1,000 to 2,000 tonnes of aggregate annually however this figure could vary from year to year as the work is dependent on the condition of the embankments, suitable ground conditions and financial budget. The geographical coverage of the aggregate is to be supplied and delivered to any of four sites covering the geographical area between Lewes and Newhaven in East Sussex. The delivery sites require haulage Lorries to travel on compacted aggregate/earth tracks. The appointed supplier will be responsible for ensuring that delivery vehicles are suitable for the specified delivery locations. An Environment Agency banksman will supervise delivery (managing safe entrance and exit from the construction site). 1.4 The aggregate supplied for the Contract will need to match with the existing natural stone aggregate already in place along the tidal River Ouse embankments which is Kentish Ragstone, a sandy limestone aggregate. All material supplied under the Contract must be suitable for the intended purpose (as a tidal riverbank revetment or gabion stone). Tenderers will be asked to provide a sample of the raw aggregate for suitability assessment by the EA Field Operations team. 1.5 The Contractor will ensure that the quarry from which the material is sourced has the appropriate planning permission (issued by the relevant Minerals Planning Authority), with appropriate Environmental Statement/Environmental Impact Assessment in place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef9ce338-7d22-4949-9113-78a61f6812ef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

CPV Codes

14210000 - Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates

14212000 - Granules, chippings, stone powder, pebbles, gravel, broken and crushed stone, stone mixtures, sand-gravel mixtures and other aggregates

14212200 - Aggregates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 3-4 years
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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