D3 Tenders | Expressions of Interest - contract for building of bespoke 'bat towers'

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Notice Title

Expressions of Interest - contract for building of bespoke 'bat towers'

Notice Description

Vincent Wildlife Trust invites Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified contractors for the construction of bespoke bat towers to support the recovery of lesser horseshoe bat populations across Wales. This work will contribute to the Landscape for Lessers project, funded by the Welsh Government's Nature Networks Fund.The design of each bat tower will vary depending on the species' requirements at each location and will be adapted to reflect local planning requirements and site conditions. Tower designs have been developed, although modifications will be required to suit specific site needs.The maternity bat towers have an approximate footprint of 3x3x4.5m and are constructed of block and timber construction with a slated pyramid roof. The expected cost for construction is expected to be in the range of GBP 17,000-25,0000The night roosts are constructed from precast concrete pipes, the cost for construction is expected to be in the range of GBP 5000-PS8,000.Further details and photo can be found under the additional documents tab.Construction will take place across three key regions:- Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire- Swansea- Powys and DenbighshireWe are looking to work with a contractor who can work across multiple sites, including some remote locations in woodlands and agricultural fields.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=158261.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Project descriptionThe lesser horseshoe bat has recovered from a severe bottleneck during the second part of the 20th century. Today, Wales is a critical stronghold for the species, supporting some of the largest and most important populations in the UK and western Europe. Yet, recent studies show that without intervention, these populations are at risk of decline due to multiple factors such as the loss of roosting and foraging habitats. Two additional risks of decline have recently emerged; competition for roosting sites from greater horseshoe bats and the direct and indirect impacts of the presence of predators.The lesser horseshoe bat is particularly sensitive to environmental changes and has specific roosting requirements, including undisturbed sites with stable temperatures and humidity, which are increasingly rare. Immediate conservation actions are therefore essential to prevent further declines, isolation of populations and potential local extinctions. One of the most pressing reasons for this project is the ongoing loss of suitable roosting sites. Lesser horseshoe bats depend on old buildings, barns, and natural caves for shelter, which have dwindled due to urban development, agricultural changes, and renovations. In addition, the increase in greater horseshoe bat populations, a species sharing very similar ecological niches, has resulted in the local decline of lesser horseshoe bats in isolated regions, such as Pembrokeshire, due to increased competition and the lack of other suitable roosting opportunities nearby.For this project, we have identified areas where the provision of new roosting sites will contribute the most towards the conservation of the species. This includes areas where LHB are already present but also in areas where it is currently absent, and where the addition of potential roosts will strongly contribute towards connecting isolated populations.(WA Ref:158261)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-kuma6s-158261
Publication Source: Sell2Wales
Latest Notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158261
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Not Specified
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: VINCENT WILDLIFE TRUST
Contact Name: Jenny O'Neill
Contact Email: jenny.o'neill@vwt.or.uk
Contact Phone: +44 7837585794

Buyer Location

Locality: LEDBURY
Postcode: HR8 1EP
Post Town: Hereford
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward: Ledbury South
Westminster Constituency: North Herefordshire

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