Tender

Contractor for scrub clearance

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is seeking a contractor for a scrub clearance project titled "Contractor for scrub clearance," part of the Dunes of Barrow initiative. This project, aimed at revitalising the important shingle and dune ecosystems on Walney Island near Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, anticipates completion by 28th March 2017. Interested parties must submit their applications by 17:00 on 16th January 2017. The procurement process is an open tender, classified under miscellaneous services with an approximate contract value of £10,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, landscaping, or ecological restoration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) will find this a suitable competition, especially those with experience in land management and conservation projects. Engaging in this contract could help firms expand their portfolio and establish further connections within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contractor for scrub clearance

Notice Description

Dunes of Barrow is a five-year project, funded by not-for-profit company WREN and delivered by Cumbria Wildlife Trust to reinvigorate the internationally important shingle and dune systems of Walney and Foulney Island. The project will restore large areas of currently degraded dunes to their former glory and improve conditions for some specialist species including breeding terns and ringed plovers, to rare plants and specialist invertebrates. Cumbria Wildlife Trust is seeking a contractor to undertake scrub clearance on South Walney Nature Reserve, Walney Island, near Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. Scrub is to be cleared from multiple locations in the area of land known as "West of Airfield" adjacent to Walney Island Airfield, and the North Walney NNR, to enhance and improve the existing dune heath. The total area of scrub clearance is approximately 5ha. Work must be completed by 28th March 2017. Please read attached contract description in detail before applying. Applications by 1700 on Monday 16 January 2017 Additional information: Dunes of Barrow North Walney NNR and West of Airfield area Scrub clearance Specifications 1. Background to Dunes of Barrow Project Dunes of Barrow is a five-year project, funded by not-for-profit company WREN and delivered by Cumbria Wildlife Trust to reinvigorate the internationally important shingle and dune systems of Walney and Foulney Island. The project will restore large areas of currently degraded dunes to their former glory and improve conditions for some specialist species including breeding terns and ringed plovers, to rare plants and specialist invertebrates. 2. Overview Scrub is to be cleared from multiple locations in the area of land known as "West of Airfield" adjacent to Walney Island Airfield, and the North Walney NNR, to enhance and improve the existing dune heath. The total area of scrub clearance is approximately 5ha, and the approximate locations are shown on the attached map. Specific details of the locations are to be discussed and marked on the ground during a mandatory site walkover, to be arranged. All cut material to then be chipped in-situ. 3. Timings Work must be completed by the 28th March 2017. 4. Requirements a. Description of works i. The contractor is to provide all labour, all equipment, and any other items necessary for the work. ii. The Contractor will provide day-to-day supervision of the work and will maintain close contact with the Dunes of Barrow Co-ordinator throughout the works. iii. The Contractor will provide all equipment, all fuel and maintain all equipment required for the completion of the project. iv. Treatment via cutting of all scrub within the area as shown coloured on the attached map and from the site visit. v. Vehicular access will be via the BAE North Walney airfield. Security is tight for access and BAE will require certain information to be discussed to the successful contractor. vi. The work site lies within an area designated as open access land. Contractors must ensure that the work is executed in a manner which takes account of the possible presence of members of the public and their dogs and adopt appropriate control measures; identified in their risk assessment. Contacts The Dunes of Barrow Co-Ordinator is Sarah Dalrymple South Walney Nature Reserve Barrow in Furness LA14 3YQ Tel: 01229 471066 Email: sarahd@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f8d61ee-b659-4113-9a67-f6cb83b7dbc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c92b4c-55b3-4085-aefc-92b4de0e4c1a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2017 - 28 Mar 2017 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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Contact Email
sarahd@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
01229 471066

Buyer Location

Locality
BARROW IN FURNESS
Postcode
LA14 3YQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Walney Island
Westminster Constituency
Barrow and Furness

Further Information

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