--- title: "Downs to the Sea - Ferry Fields Wetland Enhancement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-028c15ee-9a44-41aa-aa23-e713ee290f10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-028c15ee-9a44-41aa-aa23-e713ee290f10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-028c15ee-9a44-41aa-aa23-e713ee290f10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-028c15ee-9a44-41aa-aa23-e713ee290f10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS" published: "2025-06-12" --- # Downs to the Sea - Ferry Fields Wetland Enhancement Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-028c15ee-9a44-41aa-aa23-e713ee290f10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-028c15ee-9a44-41aa-aa23-e713ee290f10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-028c15ee-9a44-41aa-aa23-e713ee290f10.json) ## Summary The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is currently overseeing the "Downs to the Sea - Ferry Fields Wetland Enhancement" procurement process, focusing on environmental rehabilitation through civil engineering works. Situated in England, specifically at postal code PO20 7NE, the project aims to enhance the habitat of Ferry Fields by improving water control and installing measures to reduce predation pressure. The procurement utilises an open procedure above the threshold, inviting bids until 16th June 2025. The planned contract period spans from 15th July 2025 to 30th November 2025. This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in civil engineering and environmental rehabilitation. With a budget of £175,000 GBP, the project requires expertise in constructing water control systems and installing protective fencing. Firms that have experience in habitat enhancement and geotechnical construction work would find this tender especially suitable. By participating, businesses can not only grow their portfolio within environmental projects but also contribute towards meaningful ecological improvements endorsed by a reputable organisation like the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. ## Notice Ferry Field is split into two distinct sections: a saline lagoon and freshwater wet grassland. The saline lagoon hosts a range of waders and wildfowl, but in summer it dries out hugely. This makes the pool hypersaline and unable to support important flora and fauna. The wet grassland part of the field also struggles to hold water. Although natural rills can be seen they are ill-defined and need refreshing. There is huge predation pressure around this field from foxes and badgers, meaning even if ground nesting birds successfully breed, their chicks cannot survive. This project will improve the habitats here by: - Improving water control by installing a sluice - Improving the saline lagoon by reprofiling the steep sided bank - Creating wet features in the grassland to provide muddy edges for wader feeding - Creating a clear boundary between the sections of the field by installing a low bund - Reducing predation pressure by installing a predator exclusion fence ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a14c8c-b69f-459b-b04b-cc43fdc8e25c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS | | Locality | SANDY | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG19 2DL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Sandy | | Westminster constituency | North Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation ## Release History - 12 Jun 2025 at 08:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a14c8c-b69f-459b-b04b-cc43fdc8e25c - 2 Jun 2025 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a14c8c-b69f-459b-b04b-cc43fdc8e25c - 23 May 2025 at 09:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a14c8c-b69f-459b-b04b-cc43fdc8e25c - 22 May 2025 at 07:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a14c8c-b69f-459b-b04b-cc43fdc8e25c - 19 May 2025 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a14c8c-b69f-459b-b04b-cc43fdc8e25c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62a14c8c-b69f-459b-b04b-cc43fdc8e25c 12th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f8e97c9-f9c8-4ce3-aba9-81429de71cb6 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4efb983b-ba1a-4c4e-9989-e495813eeb4c Emergency Plan for Site - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4ee4e80-bf20-4fc0-9b8d-7e8c76eaac7e Pre-construction Information including: - Key Project Information - Project Management Arrangements - Site location and hazard maps - Emergency Procedures - General Site Information - Site Specific Hazards - Habitat and Environmnetal Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95720a07-322c-477a-ac74-7c7e16f442bd Badger Mitigation Statement for Planning Permission - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b19e3552-c2a2-4161-be1b-e7d2ea7ba1d1 Water Vole Mitigation Statement for Planning Permission - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/daddefce-7f08-4294-a955-16498fe42253 Planning Permission for Works - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/428cd0dc-19d3-4c3c-a61b-927937721070 UXO Survey of Site - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4ae6d08-5dba-408a-a4e8-ace13d7da46c Emergency Repsonse Plan for Site - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9c886ec-d589-4bb1-8e15-f0ec8fa3548e Fire Risk Assessment for Site - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07cbc9c8-af76-44b4-bde0-db670078e8d2 UXO Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fa8389a-0cee-424d-a95d-7830b5d9944f Invitation to Tender Document covering: - Outline of Project - Procurement Procedure - Work Specifications including drawings and maps - Form of Offer - Terms and Conditions - Certificate of Bona Fide Offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ac98767-695f-4afc-adc9-c41966b54758 Clarification to question around part tenders - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb29c8d9-7649-4504-ae9c-467aab673933 Question responses including: - Part Tenders - Photos of Site - Pricing Schedule Questions - Info on islands - Contract cost - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a7069ed-950a-4880-8add-df72d17fa3f7 Photos of Site - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/199116a1-0df2-4a74-a46b-1a60736ffae5 Questions and Responses - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00bce76c-9de0-4833-b7d1-e84c98dde088 Clarifications ## Notice URLs - https://www.rspb.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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