Planning

Yarner Wood - NNR - Major Build - Natural England

NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Planning

21 Nov 2023 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Natural England, is planning a tender for the construction of a new Woodland Centre within Yarner Wood National Nature Reserve. The project falls under the construction works category and involves building facilities off-grid using sustainable methods. The tender encompasses a traditional build contract based on the RIBA 4 Technical design and is valued at £1.2 million. The tender stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for February 12, 2024. The location of the project is Yarner Wood in Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those experienced in sustainable building practices, to compete for the contract. Companies specialising in construction works, especially for buildings related to education and research, as well as research buildings, are well-suited to bid for this project. With a focus on innovative construction methods and environmental sustainability, the tender offers growth prospects for businesses looking to engage in projects that promote eco-friendly infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Yarner Wood - NNR - Major Build - Natural England

Notice Description

Construction of a new Woodland Centre within Yarner Wood National Nature Reserve. This will replace an existing woodland centre that needs updating and currently offers very basic facilities.<br/>The new centre will be entirely off-grid, using a combination of solar, log gasification and diesel generator for power. Water will be supplied from rainwater harvesting system and the new building will abstract water from the nearby Yarner stream.<br/>The new centre will be designed to accommodate up to 25-30 visitors, providing basic kitchen facilities and three toilets.<br/>Approximate GIFA is 150sqm.<br/>A unique element of the build will be the use of locally felled Douglas Fir manufactured into glulam. The glulam will provide the structural portal frame and Defra will procure the glulam in readiness for the build.

Lot Information

Lot 1

See above short description. In addition, RIBA 4 has been completed and planning will be fully approved by the Tender dates. This is a traditional build contract based on the RIBA 4 Technical design. Additional information: This PIN is to ascertain the likely interest of this project, which will be an Open tender. If interest levels are high then it will be a restricted open tender, if not then a normal one stage open tender.

Please respond via email by the 15th of December with your interest levels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041b86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034363-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45214600 - Construction work for research buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Stuart Walters
Contact Email
stuart.walters@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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