Award

e-ITT for the provision of dredging and associated landscape works at Withy Woods, Lymington.

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 13:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 11:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Withy Woods Dredging Works project, managed by New Forest District Council, has reached its award stage following an open competition. The project, located in Lymington, involves ecological enhancements of ponds within a public space through dredging and associated landscape work. This contract was initiated with a tender published in July 2025, with a submission deadline at the beginning of August. The contract was awarded in September 2025 to Ivel Aquatics Ltd, an SME based in Yeovil, with a total contract value of £167,212. The awarded works began in mid-September and are scheduled to be completed by mid-December 2025. The procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on dredging and remedial landscape activities, classified as below-threshold for open competition. The New Forest District Council, a sub-central government public authority, acts as the buying organisation, managing communication through their e-tendering platform.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in earthmoving, environmental conservation, and landscape management. SMEs like Ivel Aquatics Ltd, with capabilities in aquatic life relocation and environmental protection measures, are well-positioned to engage in such projects. Companies that handle ecological enhancements and dredging operations, especially those with experience in delivering environmentally-sensitive solutions, would find this type of contract beneficial for growth. The open competition framework used in this tender allows diverse businesses to participate, encouraging innovation and offering a platform for establishing partnerships with public entities like New Forest District Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

e-ITT for the provision of dredging and associated landscape works at Withy Woods, Lymington.

Notice Description

The Withy Woods Dredging Works project, commissioned by New Forest District Council, involves the ecological enhancement of two ponds within a public open space in Lymington. The primary scope includes dredging the small pond to improve water quality and biodiversity, with provisional works for the larger pond. Activities include aquatic life relocation, silt removal and on-site disposal through wetland creation or land spreading, installation of inlet screens, and environmental protection measures. The contractor is responsible for all design, permits, and execution, with a total contract period of 14 weeks starting mid-September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055839
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058154-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,212 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Dean Irving
Contact Email
procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2380285000

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IVEL AQUATICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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