Planning

Forest nursery site development Opportunity - Horizontal well, field drainage and associated drain

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

14 Jul 2020 at 15:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process regards a tender opportunity for the development of the Woodside Forest Nursery site, issued by the Forestry Commission in Bristol, England. This tender focuses on essential works including horizontal wells and field drainage, classified under ground-drainage work and related activities. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00 noon on 31st July 2020. Interested suppliers are encouraged to confirm their interest ahead of this deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ground-drainage, construction, and environmental engineering. Companies equipped with trenching machinery capable of operating at significant depths, along with experience in horizontal well installations, would be particularly well-suited to submit offers. Additionally, membership in relevant industry associations, like the Land Drainage Contractors Association, can enhance a supplier's competitiveness in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forest nursery site development Opportunity - Horizontal well, field drainage and associated drain

Notice Description

Expressions of Interest: WOODSIDE FOREST NURSERY SITE DEVELOPMENT Forestry England is seeking Expressions of Interest regarding development of Woodside Forest Nursery Site, to include horizontal well, field drainage and associated drain. The purpose of this notice is to test the market and gain an idea of how many suppliers have the capability of carrying out this work. If you wish to express interest in the scope (detailed below), please send an email to Christine Hunt at Christine.hunt@Forestryengland.uk. no later than 12:00 noon, 31st July 2020. Your response should confirm that you have the capability to meet the below scope & would be interested in tendering for this opportunity if it is advertised. Responses will be reviewed - this may mean asking further questions verifying your capability. This will assist in confirming if a tender will be issued. Scope: This Forestry England project for the initial development of Woodside Forest Nursery Site requires: * Trenching machinery capable of depths up to 5.8m * Experience and expertise in horizontal wells * Membership of the Land Drainage Contractors Association or equivalent body would be adventitious The project incorporates: A horizontal well * 300m long 5.5m deep * Capable of supplying 50m3/hr * Secure housing for pump equipment * Powered by mains or generator * Detailed specification will be supplied at tender Field drainage * 16.2ha of field to be drained * Minimum cover depth of 0.8m, maximum depth expected to be 1.5m * Using slotted plastic land drainage pipe to BS4962, * Ranging in diameter from 80 to 200mm. * Option of drain wrap (pending results of soil analysis). * Silt chamber to be constructed to accommodate main outfall and incorporate a gate valve. * Drainage scheme is to follow supplied design plan. Drain * Levels to be set in accordance with issued plans and to be checked during construction. * Installation of 300mm diameter pipe, approximately 130m long. * Lain on prescribed bedding. * Connection from field drainage silt chamber to low profile headwall at outfall with grate and cast-iron flap valve. * Trenching to be backfilled and made good.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-935f72c3-bb65-4249-8a0d-3bb7f03da325
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d104ab-87b6-442b-825b-2fbe4b94f7c2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Christine Hunt
Contact Email
christine.hunt@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
03000674686

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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