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title: "Construction of storage buildings at Collyweston National Nature Reserve"
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# Construction of storage buildings at Collyweston National Nature Reserve

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ec16013-6e50-4c70-810e-09ae8cc14891

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## Summary

The procurement process for the construction of storage buildings at Collyweston National Nature Reserve is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with an active status as of 31st August 2017. The project is categorised under the construction industry, specifically focusing on storage units. The tender is currently in the open stage and will close on 20th September 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd October 2017 and conclude by 1st December 2017, with the work to take place within an existing secure compound in Peterborough, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in construction, particularly in agricultural buildings and steel erection work. Contractors capable of providing construction machinery, building materials, and site services, including the provision of temporary welfare facilities, will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses looking to expand into public sector opportunities should consider engaging with this tender to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality construction projects.

## Notice

Natural England is looking for the supply, delivery and erection of two agricultural storage buildings. Both of these buildings are to be enclosed on three sides, with an open frontage. All necessary ground works will also need to be undertaken and included in the total costs. The site The construction site is adjacent to an existing storage building and office which provides the work-base for 4 - 8 Natural England staff members and volunteers. The new buildings will be located within an existing secure compound. Machinery / Equipment The contractor shall provide all equipment, all fuel and maintain all equipment required for the completion of the project. Site Services Single phase electricity and mains water supplies are available for use on site. Welfare facilities are not available and therefore temporary facilities should be provided by the contractor. Building dimensions a) 18 m long x 8 m span 3.5 m to eaves b) 10 m long x 3 m span and 3.5 m to eaves Materials for both buildings Steel portal frame construction with mono-pitch roof, pitched to match existing building. Fibre cement anti condensation roof with plastisol box profile side cladding similar to existing buildings. 450 mm concrete plinth securely attached to ground below cladding, to prevent vehicle damage to cladding. Existing tarmac and concrete hard standing shall be made good and level with similar material where necessary, to provide final floor surface. Services Electrical supply shall be taken from existing supply to provide lighting to both buildings. Larger building (a) to include 4 x double sockets. Drainage Gutters at eaves, connected via downpipes and an inspection chamber which should connect into existing drains or new soak ways - to be agreed with the Project Officer On completion of the works all waste materials are to be removed from site and all the hard standing within the compound should be cleared and free from any debris. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d38f8a5-c11d-41d8-a262-fca9bb6ea995 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 39173000 - Storage units
- 43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment
- 44111000 - Building materials
- 45213240 - Agricultural buildings construction work
- 45261000 - Erection and related works of roof frames and coverings
- 45262410 - Structural steel erection work for buildings

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2017 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d38f8a5-c11d-41d8-a262-fca9bb6ea995

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d38f8a5-c11d-41d8-a262-fca9bb6ea995
  31st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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