--- title: "Working with an NSIP project to deliver green infrastructure: Phase 2 Tees Tidelands Footpath Crossing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01b5a277-5e82-4fe0-9bed-c166ab5746e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01b5a277-5e82-4fe0-9bed-c166ab5746e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01b5a277-5e82-4fe0-9bed-c166ab5746e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01b5a277-5e82-4fe0-9bed-c166ab5746e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-01-11" --- # Working with an NSIP project to deliver green infrastructure: Phase 2 Tees Tidelands Footpath Crossing Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01b5a277-5e82-4fe0-9bed-c166ab5746e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01b5a277-5e82-4fe0-9bed-c166ab5746e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01b5a277-5e82-4fe0-9bed-c166ab5746e3.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is led by Natural England for the project titled "Working with an NSIP project to deliver green infrastructure: Phase 2 Tees Tidelands Footpath Crossing" in the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for submitting quotations set for 12:00 on 07/02/2024. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract period scheduled from 2024-02-19 to 2024-03-31. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to participate in providing technical investigation and methodological research to support the construction of green infrastructure. Companies with expertise in engineering, construction planning, and environmental consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Natural England is seeking collaborative partners to work on improving green infrastructure while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, making it a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to sustainable development initiatives. ## Notice This piece of research is Phase 2 of the Tees Tidelands footpath project. We want to appoint contractors / consultants to work with Natural England, RSPB Saltholme and an identified Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) to complete a technical investigation and methodological research report that will achieve two aims. Aim 1: Make full technical recommendations, via a research report, regarding the safe planning and construction options for the south section of the proposed footpath route. This includes safe and effective planning, engineering and fabrication/design/cost options for the 2 x structures that will allow the footpath to cross identified 2 x pipeline chambers. The chambers are built from concrete with a steel protective hood and protect the mixed gas pipeline corridor as it traverses from the above ground to lay under Cowpen Bewley Road. Aim 2: This research also aims to provide an example of good practice in collaborative working between an NSIP project and local environmental organisations to improve green infrastructure whilst meeting myriad health and safety requirements. The outcomes of this research will be shared with partners and wider organisations to act as an example of good practice to inform the potential to develop future green infrastructure projects alongside NSIP projects located within and external to designated SSSI sites. The research report will therefore document methodologies and best-practice approaches used to effectively engage and work with the identified infrastructure project and e-NGOs in order to achieve positive outcomes for the construction of new green infrastructure. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to vicky.ward@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 07/02/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to vicky.ward@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f63931d-af66-46bb-80a1-4029038d064d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE4 7YH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Elswick | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Jan 2024 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f63931d-af66-46bb-80a1-4029038d064d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f63931d-af66-46bb-80a1-4029038d064d 11th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c79d7764-98d3-43c1-b2bb-f794f8c702d3 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e283cd2-ed1b-4406-8e4f-041599d2eedb - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e43573d4-9b60-47ca-adc5-f8d20e9a9e78 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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