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title: "project_23326 - Installation of Floating Habitats"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fa0baa2-f995-4f5d-99eb-ac077cd65a99"
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# project_23326 - Installation of Floating Habitats

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fa0baa2-f995-4f5d-99eb-ac077cd65a99

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has published a tender for the project "Installation of Floating Habitats," aimed at enhancing the ecological and aesthetic quality of the Reddaford reservoir in England. This procurement, categorised under aquaculture services, is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 25th May 2018. The project will require the design, construction, and installation of natural fibre rafts with local aquatic plants. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 5th June 2018 and conclude by 30th June 2019, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in ecological restoration, landscaping, or aquatic services. Businesses involved in environmental conservation and those with expertise in natural building or plant cultivation are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this project could not only bolster their experience in public contracts but also allow them to contribute to sustainable ecological initiatives within the region.

## Notice

The project aim is to substantially improve the ecological and visual quality of the Reddaford reservoir. Design, construct and install natural fibre rafts vegetated with locally sourced native aquatic plants, to a minimum open water cover of 30%, and 50% of the of the margin length. Final design, plant mixes, timescales and working practices to be agreed by Natural England's project officer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e0aa4cd-b82d-4deb-8f29-6e765ed2c651 |
| 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 | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| 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

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77800000 - Aquaculture services

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e0aa4cd-b82d-4deb-8f29-6e765ed2c651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e0aa4cd-b82d-4deb-8f29-6e765ed2c651
  8th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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