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Section 38 Rewetting Works by bunding, balance- pipe and dam installation

NATURAL ENGLAND

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16 Apr 2025 at 07:25

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28 Nov 2024 at 13:43

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28 Nov 2024 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Section 38 Rewetting Works by bunding, balance-pipe and dam installation" is being managed by Natural England. The project involves carrying out rewetting works at Fenn's NNR Section 38, specifically at Reeves' Fields near Whitchurch and Wrexham, within the Fenn's Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve. The project falls under the industry category of Nature Reserve Services (CPV: 92533000). The tender process has reached the award stage with work expected to start on 20th January 2025 and complete by 20th March 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, suitable for SMEs, with the total contract value at £15,450. Key dates include a submission deadline for quotations by 16th December 2024, and clarifications due by 11th December 2024.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in environmental conservation and nature reserve services. SMEs with capabilities in land rehabilitation, heavy machinery operation, and ecological restoration are particularly well-suited for this project. The contract will cover works such as the installation of cell bunding, peat dams, and balance pipes, offering specialised contractors the chance to showcase their expertise in habitat restoration and wetland management. Such projects promote long-term collaborations with Natural England, opening doors for future procurement opportunities in environmental conservation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Section 38 Rewetting Works by bunding, balance- pipe and dam installation

Notice Description

Summary of the S38 rewetting project Fenn's NNR Section 38, Reeves' Fields, is in the West Midlands near Whitchurch and Wrexham. It is situated towards the southeastern perimeter of the internationally important Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem and Cadney Mosses Site of Special Scientific Interest (S.S.S.I.), in the Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve (N.N.R.). The Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project (LIFE15NAT/UK/000786) terminated in March 2023, and now unfinished works are being tackled using Nature for Conservation peatland Grant Scheme funding. The BogLIFE Project aimed to allow better control of water levels to enable wetland habitat to be restored on land which has been converted from peatland to peaty fields. Reeves's fields used to be peatland, and originally formed part of the south-eastern edge of Whixall Moss. In 2009 the Whixall Manor Drain, which was taking polluted and mineral-rich water up from local Cottages onto and across the centre of the NNR, was diverted nearer to the edge of the Moss but ended at a new culvert under the track leading north from Roundthorn Bridge, Whixall. The downstream 195m of the Diversion was left in the existing channel, with the intention to complete the diversion by excavating a new channel farther south during the BogLIFE Project. This last part of the Diversion has just been executed, so now the peat in the fields can be rewetted. Overall, this Scheme will rewet at least 4.25ha of deeper peats in Section 38 plus support water levels in adjacent Whixall Moss to the north. This Scheme involves: 1. Restoring the natural flow of water from north to south on Section 38. This will be achieved by using 2.65ha of 51 no.ca 20 x 20 m and 30 x 30m. cell bunding plus U-shaped cells ( ca 2490m) to bring water levels to within 10 cm of the peat surface for more than 70% of the year, permitting Sphagnum bogmoss or lagg vegetation to establish or spread and to outcompete grassland plants on the S.38 fields. 2. Installation of a new 50m-long feeder ditch, 5 peat dams and 13 balance-/ U- pipes to raise peat water levels on the bunding areas shown, and 48 short balance-/U- pipes to control within-cell water levels 3. Restoration of any damage to peat tracks. 4. Supply CDM information, production of As-built report and electronic location records/shapefiles for bunds, pipes and dams NE will supply all materials, which will need to be collected from the nearby Manor House NNR Base. The contractor will need a tracked excavator and one tracked dumper. It is anticipated that this contract will be awarded for a period of 4 weeks to end no later than 21/3/25, unless there is substantial disruption from adverse weather. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to joan.daniels@naturalengland.org.uk copied to peter.bowyer@naturalengland.org.uk by 09:00 on 16/12/24. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to joan.daniels@naturalengland.org.uk or Nathan.brake@naturalengland.org.uk by 11 December 2024 at 10:00am . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

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/26e9bd5c-1c71-42fd-9ae3-6425acf2e0b3
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 20 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHIXALL, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
SY13 2PD
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Wem
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C HOLGATE ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

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