Tender

Wormwood Scrubs Masterplan Biodiversity & Improvement Works

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

06 Aug 2025 at 09:56

TenderUpdate

03 Jul 2025 at 10:17

Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 15:46

Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham recently announced the cancellation of the tender for the "Wormwood Scrubs Masterplan Biodiversity & Improvement Works" project as of 6th August 2025. The procurement process aimed to implement proposals for enhancing biodiversity and improving drainage in Wormwood Scrubs, an expansive public space located in London. The project, categorised under the construction and grounds maintenance sector, was initially planned in two phases—capital works and a decade-long maintenance plan—which outlined significant ecological improvements. Earlier, the tender had progressed through the planning stage and tender updates, with critical dates marking engagement deadlines and tender periods up to 29th July 2025, followed by completion by 30th October 2025. Unfortunately, no contract will be awarded, and the status has been updated to complete with cancellation accordingly.

This project presented numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping, ecological conservation, and construction. Companies influenced by the cancellation may seek new prospects in similar market engagements. The contracting process was structured to encourage participation from firms meeting specific financial and technical criteria. Businesses able to offer innovative ecological enhancements or comprehensive management services were particularly suitable candidates for large-scale, public improvement works. While the present cancellation may postpone immediate participation, keen organisations should remain engaged in potential future iterations or alternative projects within the borough, providing long-term environmental and infrastructural benefits to large public spaces like Wormwood Scrubs.

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Notice Title

Wormwood Scrubs Masterplan Biodiversity & Improvement Works

Notice Description

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council (the "Council") is seeking a supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in landscaping and the creation and management of ecologically sensitive habitats. Wormwood Scrubs is an open space located at the northern end of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It is the largest open space in the Borough, at around 80 ha (200 acres), and is one of the largest areas of common land in London. The work is to implement the proposals in the AEM (Alternative Ecological Mitigation) Masterplan for Wormwood Scrubs open space. The overall objective of the AEM Masterplan is to improve and enhance biodiversity on the Scrubs and at the same time improve drainage across the site to better manage surface water and improve access. The work is split into two phases: Capital works - this phase of work should be completed in 6-8 months and will include the creation of a SUDs (Sustainable Urban Drainage scheme) made up of a series of scrapes and swales to the south of the site and the northwest corner of the site. Retention ponds will be created in the existing wet woodlands in the southeast of the site. Tree planting will take place at various locations and existing vegetation will be improved along with the creation of meadows and grasslands. Hibernacula's will be created and bird and bat boxes installed. Maintenance and Management Plan (MMP) - Phase 2 of the work will be a 10 year Management and Maintenance Plan (MMP) which will include the management of the features implemented as part of the Phase 1 Capital Works including the SUDs scheme and meadows and will also involve the management of the existing woodland, scrubland and meadows that have not previously been regularly managed and are in need of ongoing management to improve conditions for wildlife and increase biodiversity. For example, selective thinning in woodland areas will allow more light in to allow a greater variety of woodland plants to grow in the understorey.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract for Phase 2 (MMP) includes one (1) optional extension of up to five (5) years and the extension may be exercised based on satisfactory performance during the initial term of the contract.

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice is being used to enable the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council (the “Council”) to understand supplier interest and capabilities to undertake both phases of the procurement. It is intended that the outcome of this PME will be used to further inform the Council's procurement, service, and contract model, but the Council is under no obligation to any potential Supplier and/or makes no guarantees to any party, resulting from feedback received to this PME. If your organisation is interested in this opportunity and believe they could provide the requirement to the Council, in line with the Scope set out above, please confirm your interest to procurement@lbhf.gov.uk by no later than the Engagement Deadline in this notice. The Council will keep a record of all interested Suppliers and will confirm when the procurement goes live. This PME must not be considered as confirmation by the Council that any future procurement opportunity will be forthcoming as a result of any activity undertaken as part of the Council’s PME. The Council does not bind itself to running a procurement, or awarding any resultant contract, following the conclusion of this PME. In accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (UKPGA 2023/54), the Council is committed to conducting this PME in such a way that it does not put a supplier at an unfair advantage or disadvantage. The Council will not adopt any technical advice in the preparation of any procurement activity from anyone where this may prejudice this requirement or otherwise distort competition. Any potential Supplier interested in the Council’s procurement opportunities may register on the eProcurement portal, by visiting https://www.capitalesourcing.com/web/login.shtml

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046422-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Further Information

Notice Documents

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