Tender

Landscape Services for the Environment Agency (North East, North West, Midlands)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Tender

17 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is currently conducting a selective tender for Landscape Services across the North East, North West, and Midlands of the UK, with the procurement process at the active planning stage. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 18th October 2021. Contractors will be appointed to deliver landscape establishment and aftercare services for multiple capital projects, provided in three regional lots. The specific landscape services sought fall under the CPV classification 71421000, focusing on landscape gardening services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape gardening, environmental management, and site aftercare services. Firms with experience in the ecological restoration and maintenance of green spaces would be ideally positioned to compete for these contracts. With a substantial focus on flood risk management and environmental protection, subcontractors and suppliers who can demonstrate sustainability credentials and technical capabilities in horticultural practices will find themselves well-suited for this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Landscape Services for the Environment Agency (North East, North West, Midlands)

Notice Description

The Environment Agency seeks to appoint contractors to deliver landscape establishment and aftercare services at sites across the North East, North West and Midlands. The requirement is divided into three regional Lots with between 2 and 4 projects in each. All works are related to capital projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Landscape Services - Midlands

Lot contains 2 projects: BROMFORD. Implementation & 5 Years Establishment Aftercare. The Bromford and Castle Vale flood risk management scheme includes a series of embankments and sections of flood walls along the River Tame corridor between Hurricane Park in Bromford, and the Castle Bromwich business park in Castle Vale, covering an approximate distance of 4 km along the river length. - Supply and planting of 88,827 bulbs. - Implementation and establishment aftercare of 355 heavy standard trees, including the requirement of biodegradable tree protection tubes. - Implementation and establishment aftercare of 77m of hedgerow. - Aftercare maintenance of 29,942m2 wildflower area. - Annual litter picking and top- up of mulch. - Installation of 3 backless benches. WYCHALL RESERVOIR MITIGATION PLANTING. Implementation & 5 Years Establishment Aftercare. As part of the mitigation, 250 No. trees will be planted at 5 No. sites within the Kings Norton (North) Ward of Birmingham. - Provision, maintenance and temporary warning signage during site works. - Supply, planting and establishment aftercare of 250 light standard trees. - Supply and maintenance of tree protection accessories. - Annual maintenance and top-up of mulch.

Lot 2: Landscape Services - North East

Lot contains 4 projects: 1) CLEMENTHORPE. Implementation & 5 Years Establishment Aftercare. The landscape works will be undertaken in Rowntree Park to the south of the scheme construction works and west of the River Ouse. - Provision, maintenance and temporary warning signage during site works. - Supply, planting and establishment aftercare of 15 extra heavy standard trees. - Supply and maintenance of tree protection accessories. - Annual maintenance and top-up of mulch. 2) HUMBER HULL FRONTAGE. 4 Years Establishment Aftercare (no Implementation). The flood defences stretch along more than four miles (7km) of shoreline from St Andrew's Quay Retail Park in the west to Victoria Dock Village in the east. As well as protecting homes, the work also protects major businesses in the city. - Establishment aftercare of 126 standard trees, 2,753msq ornamental shrub planting, 4,957msq amenity grass. - Annual litter picking and top-up of mulch. 3) BENTLEY INGS PUMPING STATION. 4.5 Years Establishment Aftercare (no Implementation). The Landscape works are spread across the Pumping station and Areas 1, 2 and 3 are to the North East of the Pumping station adjacent to Bentley Ings and the River Don - Establishment aftercare of 85 trees, including the maintenance of tree protection tubes; 286m of hedgerow. - Annual maintenance and top-up of mulch. 4) TORKSEY Implementation & 5 Years Establishment Aftercare. The project involves mitigation planting as part of the Torksey Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS) based around Torksey Lock, on the River Trent. Mitigation planting will be carried out at 4 No. sites near Torksey Lock and consists mainly of tree planting. - Cultivate, sow and initial cuts of 10,300msq grassed area (Provisional item). - Supply and planting of 143 containerised shrubs and 573 bare root trees, including material provided by Woodland Trust. - Establishment aftercare of trees, including the installation of tree protection tubes, and grassed areas. - Annual maintenance and top-up of mulch. - Install and maintain strained stock proof wire mesh fencing.

Lot 3: Landscape Services - North West

Lot contains 2 projects: 1) CARLISLE PHASE 1 9 Years Establishment Aftercare (no implementation) The landscape works are situated within the existing established Melbourne Park, which contains play areas, sports fields, BMX course, riverside walks, extensive tree planting and naturalised planting near the river. - Establishment aftercare of 85 heavy standard trees, 20m of hedgerow, - Aftercare maintenance of 7,000msq wildflower area, 10,550msq amenity grass, 6,430msq biodiversity enhancement area (all provisional items). - Annual litter picking and top-up of mulch. 2) RICKERBY 9 Years Establishment Aftercare (no implementation) The design of the Scheme has been considered to achieve the required level of flood protection and minimise, as far as possible, the potential impacts of the Scheme whilst respecting the views of local residents. Establishment aftercare of: - 38 feature trees, 576m of hedgerow, 14,914msq amenity grass, 2,090msq wildflower area, Ornamental planting - Annual litter picking and top-up of mulch.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e24d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023258-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adam.wdowik@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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