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20 Jul 2026 at 13:29

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28 May 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "Canada Farm Meadows Rewetting" project, managed by Natural England, a public authority within the UK central government. This initiative falls under the 'works' category and is intended to combat the unfavourable condition of ditches at Shapwick Heath SSSI by restoring water flow and replacing defunct structures. It aims to improve conditions across 10.6 hectares of floodplain by adding four culverts and restoring 700 metres of ditches. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method below the threshold, and the contract for these works is valued at £48,400 excluding VAT. The contract commenced on 1st July 2026 and is scheduled to complete on 31st October 2026. The award was made to John Porter, an SME situated in Bridgwater, Somerset.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management, particularly those with experience in wetland restoration and water control infrastructures. Companies that focus on ecological conservation and have expertise in working with peat soils or within designated sites of special scientific interest would find this project well-aligned with their capabilities. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process was structured to accommodate their participation. The project's success not only contributes to government targets for CO₂ emission reductions but also provides a platform for business growth in ecological and hydraulic engineering sectors.

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Notice Title

Canada Farm Meadows Rewetting

Notice Description

Canada Farm Meadows are part of Shapwick Heath SSSI. They are an area of species-rich floodplain meadows on deep peat. It is designated for its species-rich grassland, breeding waders, and ditch fauna and flora. The ditches are in Unfavourable Condition as they are dry throughout the year except during winter flooding. They have become isolated from the rest of the catchment as they no longer convey water because they are heavily silted and in parts covered in scrub; water control structures no longer function due to lack of management. This inability to convey water into this site during the spring and summer months causes the deep peat soils (averaging 2.00 meters) to dry out, oxidise and release carbon, increasing atmospheric CO2 levels and contributing to climate change. Restoring the Canada Farm Meadow ditches and replacing defunct culverts will allow water to reach throughout the site all year round. This site will become wetter benefiting wet grassland species and breeding waders, and the high ground-water table will create more favourable anaerobic conditions for peat soils to reduce oxidisation rates and CO2 emissions. This scheme shall contribute to government targets to reduce CO2 emissions from peat and improve habitat conditions for the biodiversity of this wetland landscape. Requirement Replace four defunct culverts and restore 700 metres of ditches across 10.6 hectares of floodplain grazing marsh on deep peat soils. Culverts are to allow cattle and agricultural machinery to cross ditches. Replacing Culverts * Working method to follow: Somerset IDB Gateway Construction Culvert Sequence Guide - using Galvanised Steel Motorway Barrier Headwalls * Somerset Internal Drainage Board Consent has been granted provided compliance with the following Culvert Details: a. Depth of existing channel: 900mm b. Rigid twin-walled plastic pipe: 600mm diameter, 6000mm length c. Back fill material: Clean crushed locally sourced quarried natural stone compacted with road-roller d. Cover to over top of pipe: 400mm depth e. Ditch width: 2700mm * Dry working area * Solid, stable structures upon completion * Stock-proof upon completion Restoring Ditches * Woody vegetation removal * Silt removal and disposal * Disposal of vegetation matter General Considerations * Working on peat soils * Working within wetland * Working within Shapwick Heath Site of Special Scientific Interest * Protected species - where applicable * Additional Environmental Considerations * Livestock The main outputs for this project will be: 1. Installation of 4x culverts. 2. Restore 700-meter ditch system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068293-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221220 - Culverts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,550 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN PORTER

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