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title: "GB-Bristol: Woodside development - Horizontal well & drainage"
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# GB-Bristol: Woodside development - Horizontal well & drainage

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02a9049d-226c-4d71-a581-f9c711c1f9ed

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is currently seeking tenders for the "Woodside development - Horizontal well & drainage" project, aimed at developing land at Woodside Nursery into a forest nursery. This contract falls under the industry category of works, specifically focusing on ground-drainage and related activities. The tender is at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 9 December 2020. The anticipated contract period is from 11 January 2021 to 3 May 2021. This public procurement process follows an open procedure, with a contract value ranging from £100,000 to £500,000, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and environmental sectors. Companies skilled in drainage work, including horizontal well installation and surface drainage, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could not only provide immediate work for these businesses but also contribute to their portfolio in sustainable land development, as the project aims to facilitate the growth and harvesting of millions of trees.

## Notice

Works required for the first stage of developing land at Woodside Nursery into a forest nursery. The horizontal well is to be a water source for irrigation. The outfall and field drainage are to facilitate the growth and harvesting of several million trees by draining excess water from land into a neighbouring lake plus allow interception of drainage water for storage in a reservoir to be installed at a later stage. Works will consist of: Installation of horizontal well, installation of outfall pipe across neighboring land and field drainage, Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4af138d-d5a8-4b25-acbc-ad6c1df90bc6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 3 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2020 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4af138d-d5a8-4b25-acbc-ad6c1df90bc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4af138d-d5a8-4b25-acbc-ad6c1df90bc6
  28th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Woodside-development-%E2%80%93---Horizontal-well-%26-drainage/458BTQTQG7
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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