Tender

Downs to the Sea - Ferry Fields Predator Exclusion Fence

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 09:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "Downs to the Sea - Ferry Fields Predator Exclusion Fence," which falls under the category of environmental improvement works. The project, located at Pagham Ferry Field with the postal code PO20 7NE, aims to install a predator exclusion fence to protect ground-nesting birds from predation by foxes and badgers. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 13th April 2026 and the contract period scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 31st October 2026. The procurement method employed is competitive quotation, classified as limited and below threshold, with a contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental rehabilitation and improvement works to engage with a high-profile project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Companies with expertise in fencing solutions and wildlife protection, particularly those adept at handling competitive tendering processes, will find this contract aligned with their capabilities. Given the project's nature and value, medium to large enterprises are better positioned to contend for this tender, enabling them to expand their portfolio within the ecological conservation domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Downs to the Sea - Ferry Fields Predator Exclusion Fence

Notice Description

Downs to the Sea is a partnership project led by the South Downs National Park and funded by the National Lottery Herritage Fund. Last year groundworks were carried out at Pagham Ferry Field. This year we will be installing a predator exclusion fence to protect ground nesting birds from Fox and Badger predation.

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/9e5d6233-dc33-4064-bd63-d8872bf11a62
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 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
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDY
Postcode
SG19 2DL
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandy
Westminster Constituency
North Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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