Tender

GB-Watford: Waterfields River Improvement Capital Works

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Aug 2024 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the "Waterfields River Improvement Capital Works" project, part of the ten-year initiative "Rediscovering the River Colne". This project aims to improve the river environment in Watford by enhancing biodiversity, accessibility, and flood management. The location for the work is Waterfields Recreation Ground, Shaftesbury Road, Watford, WD17 2RG. This tender is in the "Tender" stage with a submission deadline of 19th September 2024, and expected contract work from 11th October 2024 to 28th February 2025. The procurement is open with a total value of £500,000, under the industry category of river regulation and environmental improvement works.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those experienced in environmental and water management projects. Potential activities include tree thinning, installation of in-channel structures, riverbank re-grading, and planting native shrubs, suitable for businesses with knowledge in landscape architecture, environmental engineering, and construction. Securing this contract can expand your portfolio in public works and environmental sustainability projects, establishing your business as a key player in local government initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Watford: Waterfields River Improvement Capital Works

Notice Description

The Watford Borough Council (WBC) ten-year programme, 'Rediscovering the River Colne', is a ground-breaking programme that aspires to bring the River Colne back into the heart of Watford Town and its residents. It will see the river become an asset within the borough, contributing positively to the lives of local people and wildlife, increasing access, biodiversity and amenity value. The project will provide sustainable solutions to the issues affecting the river and also seek to regenerate the public spaces it flows through. The intention is to provide a healthy riparian corridor, with clean water, diverse wildlife and low flood risk/water stress, that is accessible to all and of high amenity value. This project continues WBC's investment into improving their parks and open spaces, is referenced as a priority in the Mayor's manifesto and is embedded in WBC's corporate plan. The scheme brings together the aspirations of a number of different stakeholders including water companies, government agencies, charities, anglers, conservationists and is engaging with local residents and businesses. We are seeking to procure a contractor to deliver the capital improvement works alongside Waterfields Park in Watford. The works are outlined within the tender documents and describe the requirements in full. the Outline activities are Address: Waterfields Recreation Ground, Shaftesbury Road, Watford, WD17 2RG *Tree thinning and tree/scrub removal works *Installation of in-channel flow deflectors *Installation of in-channel floating vegetated shelves *Re-grading of a stretch of riverbank and planting of marginal plants *Shallow scrapes within the floodplain and seeding *Planting an area with native shrubs Please return your tender documents in accordance with the instructions and the dates as stated in the notice. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96af0059-d9d5-4c62-aa5a-54dc0d05d41a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e91b00-4d29-43bc-bc10-4acd44d831c4
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

45246100 - River-wall construction

45246200 - Riverbank protection works

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

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