Award

Fromebridge Biodiversity Project, Fromebridge Wetlands

STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2025 at 11:18

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Stroud District Council has awarded a contract for the Fromebridge Biodiversity Project at the Fromebridge Wetlands. This project, classified under landscaping work for green areas and natural risk or hazard protection services, aims to enhance biodiversity, particularly for water voles. The contract, valued at £35,551, involves excavation, earthmoving to shape ponds, and limited pipework to manage water levels. The project commenced on 18 March 2025 and is scheduled to complete by 15 April 2025. The open procedure procurement process began on 13 February 2025 and concluded on 27 February 2025. The awarded supplier is Universal Aquaculture Limited.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental construction and landscaping, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Contractors experienced in biodiversity projects and wetland construction will find this opportunity suited to their expertise. The successful implementation of this project will enhance the contractor's portfolio, particularly in the niche market of aquatic habitat improvement and biodiversity conservation. Companies looking to expand in the green construction sector will benefit from such public procurement opportunities to gain recognition and build relationships with local councils like Stroud District Council.

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Notice Title

Fromebridge Biodiversity Project, Fromebridge Wetlands

Notice Description

The Council seeks a single contractor to construct a wetlands pond system designed to enhance biodiversity, particularly for water voles and other wildlife. The project involves: * Excavation and earthmoving to shape ponds and create the wetland system. * Limited pipework to manage water levels and maintain hydrology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c7b0b40-1480-420c-ab31-68ed028b9056
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76838b13-0794-4426-b26e-92ada811534a
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45247130 - Aqueduct construction work

90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,551 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 15 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STROUD
Postcode
GL5 4UB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stroud
Electoral Ward
Cainscross
Westminster Constituency
Stroud

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSAL AQUACULTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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