Tender

KSM Solar Pumps

NATURAL ENGLAND

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TenderCancellation

05 Aug 2025 at 07:56

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 15:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "KSM Solar Pumps" project was initiated by Natural England, a UK central government public authority. The project, classified under the industry category of "Water pumps," aimed to address environmental and animal welfare concerns in Kings Sedgemoor, Somerset. Despite progressing to the tender stage, no bids were received, resulting in the tender's cancellation on 5 August 2025. The process, which was initially open for submissions until 7 July 2025, utilised an open competition procurement method. The project's procurement aimed to stimulate competition among businesses to supply solar-powered water pumps but ultimately concluded with no successful award.

This procurement opportunity was designed to foster business growth in the renewable energy sector, particularly for companies specialising in solar technology and infrastructure installation. The project's requirements included installing solar pumps and associated infrastructure, presenting an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in renewable energy solutions and agricultural water management. Businesses proficient in providing sustainable solutions that align with the environmental goals of public authorities would have been well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KSM Solar Pumps

Notice Description

Description of Works Refer to: Request for Quotation - KSM Solar Pumps with supporting information from Natural England Specification of Requirements - KSM Solar Pumps Increasing temperatures and extended periods of drought have impacted ditch water levels within the Kings Sedgemoor Raised Water Level Area (RWLA). Low water levels within the summer months are causing ditches to dry out and impact ditch species, increasing oxidisation rates of peat and carbon release from drying fields. Animal welfare issues also occur as dry ditches no-longer provide water or act as wet fences, so animals move between fields and get stuck in the ditch bottom. Ground water/ditch water levels of 10cm below mean field height throughout the year are ideal for a functioning RWLA. The RSPB produced a report recommending the installation of Aqua Delta t400d2 solar pumps to re-wet the Kings Sedgemoor RWLA (see RWLA Solar Irrigation Final Report). The successfully appointed contractor will: * Procure and install 2x Aqua Delta t400d2 solar pumps with 12x solar panels sufficient to power the pumps at full capacity. * Install associated infrastructure to protect the asset and provide suitable conditions for it to operate. * Reinstate safe access for farm machinery through a redundant gateway over an earth bund. All works detailed within the Specifications of Requirements shall be delivered by the appointed contractor unless specified otherwise. Working Method will elaborate upon Natural England Specification of Requirements - KSM Solar Pumps Location of works: Kings Sedgemoor, off Beer Drove (adjacent to High Ham Rhyne), Aller, Somerset. TA10 0QX. What3Words for the solar pump location: intrigued.merely.vegetable

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045938-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42122130 - Water pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Philip Thorpe
Contact Email
philip.thorpe@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07979119406

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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