Tender

Natural flood management and infrastructure improvement works at Blean Woods

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS

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Tender

26 Jul 2021 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is currently overseeing a tender for "Natural flood management and infrastructure improvement works at Blean Woods." This project, classified under construction work within the environmental protection industry, aims to enhance the resilience of Blean Woods in Kent to climate change impacts by employing Natural Flood Management principles. The tender process is in the active stage, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 16 August 2021. Works will commence on 1 September 2021 and are scheduled to conclude by 28 February 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, environmental management, and civil engineering, particularly those experienced in flood mitigation and habitat restoration projects. Companies capable of managing large-scale, eco-sensitive projects will find this procurement appealing, as it entails constructing earth and wood dams, infrastructure improvements, and restoring natural habitats within a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to showcase their capabilities while contributing to impactful environmental initiatives.

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Notice Title

Natural flood management and infrastructure improvement works at Blean Woods

Notice Description

The RSPB has secured funding through the Green Recovery Challenge Fund to deliver the 'Climate Resilience for Blean Woods and Seasalter Levels' project. The funding is administered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency. The overall aim of the works within this document is to enhance the resilience of Blean Woods to projected changes in climate, through reversing the effects of man-made drainage and increasing water retention within the woodland, in addition to improving accessibility. The work will be carried out across one RSPB reserve and two Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT) reserves, which total 1328ha of woodland, 999ha of which is designated as SSSI. Climate change projections predict increased rainfall in winter, but hotter and drier summers, particularly in the south of England. Drier spring and summers coupled with man-made drainage features in the woodland will result in Blean Woods drying out at an accelerated rate in the spring. The lack of moist soil and standing water will result in fewer invertebrates, less deadwood generation and fewer drinking opportunities - all vital to support a healthy woodland for wildlife. To mitigate against this, we aim to slow the drainage of high rainfall events from Blean Woods to retain that water on site for longer as both standing water and moisture content in soils. The project will create earth and wood dams in primary watercourses to achieve this aim, using site-won materials. The work will focus on using Natural Flood Management (NFM) principles that have been used for flood management projects - working along key watercourses at all 3 sites to slow the flow using predominantly wood dams and some earth dams. This tender also includes works for 2 exciting sub-projects using the same principles: restoration of the Sarre Penn at RSPB Blean and a raised bog at KWT South Blean. The Sarre Penn is the largest watercourse at RSPB Blean that has been artificially straightened for drainage in certain locations - leaving the historic meanders 'high and dry'. This project will aim to restore these natural meanders to their former glory, as well as slowing the high winter flows of the overall channel. The bog restoration will involve increasing water retention using wood and earth dams, and tree clearance to create a diverse mosaic of wet woodland and ancient bog habitats. In addition to the exciting and unique habitat works, we also have infrastructure improvements to complete that involve trackside ditching, crossing point improvements and the construction of a boardwalk - all to improve the accessibility and overall visitor experience of our sites. Details of how to apply in Tender document attached

Lot Information

RSPB Blean

RSPB Blean - see tender doc

KWT West Blean & Thornden

KWT West Blean & Thornden; see tender doc

KWT South Blean

KWT South Blean; see tender doc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cc58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017642-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
Contact Name
Dan Satterthwaite
Contact Email
central.procurement@rspb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1767693355

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
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandy
Westminster Constituency
North Bedfordshire

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