--- title: "NFSSF - 01 Lowland Heathland Restoration, Stanswood Valley on the Cadland Estate" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0208f1fa-91fd-4a10-92ab-af76897aac75" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0208f1fa-91fd-4a10-92ab-af76897aac75" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0208f1fa-91fd-4a10-92ab-af76897aac75.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0208f1fa-91fd-4a10-92ab-af76897aac75.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2024-12-20" --- # NFSSF - 01 Lowland Heathland Restoration, Stanswood Valley on the Cadland Estate Buyer: NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0208f1fa-91fd-4a10-92ab-af76897aac75 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0208f1fa-91fd-4a10-92ab-af76897aac75) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0208f1fa-91fd-4a10-92ab-af76897aac75.json) ## Summary The New Forest National Park Authority is seeking bids for the "NFSSF - 01 Lowland Heathland Restoration, Stanswood Valley on the Cadland Estate" project. The procurement is focused on land management services within the environmental and forestry sectors. This open procedure is designated as below the threshold, inviting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. The project will be located in Stanswood Valley, classified under the postal code SO41 9ZG in England. The tender announcement was published on 16 December 2024, with a tender period ending on 9 January 2025 at 12:05 PM. The contract is set to start on 20 January 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in habitat restoration, particularly those with expertise in managing European gorse and scrub removal to rehabilitate lowland heathland. The project aims to restore priority habitat within Unit 71 of the North Solent SSSI and NNR on Cadland Estate, enhancing the conservation status of species such as smooth snakes and adders. Businesses with a background in environmental management and forestry services will find this contract notably beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and contributing to environmental conservation efforts. The estimated contract value ranges from £3,000 to £10,000, ideal for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. ## Notice Background to the project: Funding has been allocated for habitat restoration work at Stanswood Valley which is owned by the Cadland Estate. The site is part of the North Solent SSSI and North Solent National Nature Reserve. The area this contract covers is included within Unit 71 which supports lowland heathland. SSSI Unit 71 have recently in 2023 been downgraded from 'favourable' SSSI' status to 'unfavourable no change' status due to scrub and tree encroachment which has developed over parts of the site over recent decades Work objective: To restore lowland heathland Priority Habitat within Unit 71 of the North Solent SSSI and NNR on Cadland Estate. Achieved through removal of European gorse and scrub in specific locations and litter removal to manage the regrowth of European gorse. The work is targeted towards improving the conservation status of smooth snakes and adders on the site, although many other species associated with lowland heathland will also benefit. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cb9395-dfb6-44ff-8ee2-1666d868e036 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | LYMINGTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO41 9ZG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | New Forest | | Electoral ward | Lymington | | Westminster constituency | New Forest West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 70332100 - Land management services - 77200000 - Forestry services - 90710000 - Environmental management ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 15:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cb9395-dfb6-44ff-8ee2-1666d868e036 - 18 Dec 2024 at 11:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cb9395-dfb6-44ff-8ee2-1666d868e036 - 18 Dec 2024 at 11:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cb9395-dfb6-44ff-8ee2-1666d868e036 - 16 Dec 2024 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cb9395-dfb6-44ff-8ee2-1666d868e036 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cb9395-dfb6-44ff-8ee2-1666d868e036 20th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02167d6c-7c90-4f78-81e3-8c8bd9e31429 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01cc2c7d-cac7-4308-82b8-33cc9d76875e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c6f7fcb-bc22-4f28-8d88-dc954f1c6aed ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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