Planning

Floating Wetland Habitats

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Floating Wetland Habitats," aimed at developing floating wetland habitats on the River Irwell. This procurement falls under the horticultural and aquaculture services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note that the contract period is anticipated to start from 29th May 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027. A critical milestone in this procurement is the scheduled deadline for responding to a preliminary market engagement questionnaire by 1st June 2026, which will be conducted via Microsoft Forms accessible through The Chest portal. The total procurement budget is set at £300,000, with an expected outcome of procuring goods services above the threshold.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural products, horticultural services, and aquaculture services to expand their portfolios by collaborating on an environmentally impactful project. With a focus on creating sustainable wetland ecosystems, companies experienced in design and delivery partnerships in green projects will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality, ecological solutions to sub-central government bodies stand to strengthen their industry presence and establish long-term governmental partnerships through successful participation in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Floating Wetland Habitats

Notice Description

SCC are looking for a design and delivery partner for a site on the River Irwell to develop floating wetland habitats.

Planning Information

Responses to questionnaire delivered via a Microsoft forms, link available via the Chest. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045504-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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


CPV Codes

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

77300000 - Horticultural services

77800000 - Aquaculture services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Further Information

Notice Documents

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