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title: "SOL- Shirley Healing Wood (Phase 1)"
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# SOL- Shirley Healing Wood (Phase 1)

Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-105a8805-c200-4a86-9d50-20a5e1f6e37b

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## Summary

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is currently undertaking a tender process for the "SOL- Shirley Healing Wood (Phase 1)" project, centred around landscape gardening services, aimed at developing a new woodland and public open space in Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 29 April 2021. This project has an estimated value of £160,000, with a minimum bid requirement of £150,000. The intended contract period will commence on 1 July 2021 and conclude on 30 October 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in landscape gardening, planting, and maintenance services of green areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental and horticultural work. Given the focus on minimal mechanical intervention and community engagement, businesses offering innovative and sustainable landscape solutions will be well-suited to compete. The project aims to address climate change goals while enhancing the local environment, making it attractive for firms that align with these values.

## Notice

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are seeking to create a new woodland for the community and Public Open Space (POS) as part of its commitment in response to its climate change goals to plant 250,000 trees. SMBC also want to shape a reflective landscape commemorating the current COVID-19 pandemic. A site (known as Site 13) has been identified by SMBC which is an existing POS with the potential for further expansion onto adjacent farmland (Phase 2). It is located at the edge of Shirley, Solihull. The proposals for Phase 1 cover three existing fields - the Welcome Entrance Area, the Healing Orchard, and the Secret Garden. This contract of works includes the following works: bulb, plug, fern planting; creation of wildflower meadow areas; installation of a woodchip and timber boardwalk paths to facilitate access; natural play and sculptural elements; and seating. Critically minimal mechanical intervention has been requested by SMBC to undertake the works. Additional information: www.csw-jets.com Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b65b24d-a575-4328-8c6e-18501cde7316 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b65b24d-a575-4328-8c6e-18501cde7316

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b65b24d-a575-4328-8c6e-18501cde7316
  1st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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