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title: "CBC-1676-LV-KW Langford Meadows Boundary Fence - AWARD"
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# CBC-1676-LV-KW Langford Meadows Boundary Fence - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-186f7afa-ee61-4ae9-9431-6973f94f28a9

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract for the Langford Meadows Boundary Fence to Tim Buckingham. The project involves installing fence posts, rails, and barbed wire according to specifications. The contract, worth £14,495 GBP, is scheduled to take place from June 1st to June 30th, 2024. The deadline for completion is ideally before June 16th, 2024. Potential suppliers need to ensure compliance with timber treatment standards and safety regulations within the stipulated access and work guidelines.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the works category, particularly those providing fencing and maintenance services, to expand their portfolio. The project requires adherence to British standards for materials and workmanship. Suppliers with expertise in boundary fencing and conservation projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should pay close attention to the site access restrictions, safety protocols, and project timeline to deliver the required fencing solution efficiently and in compliance with the specified requirements.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Tim Buckingham to carry out Langford Meadows Boundary fence o Posts - 1.8m x 125mm x 75mm accurately spaced at 1.8m centres. Where possible posts are to be driven in. Where not possible, holes should be as small as possible and be re-filled with earth and well rammed. o Rails - 3.6m x 100mm x 38mm evenly spaced. Rails are to be butt-jointed on the centre-line of posts. Joints to be staggered. o Strand of high tensile barbed wire to be added at height of xx between top and middle rails o Any exposed ends must be treated with wood preservative. o Nails - 40mm galvanised, where a rail joins or passes a post it must be fixed with two nails 2 nails per rail o Exact line of existing fence to be followed o Tie into existing fences to the north and south Materials o Timber posts must be BS 8417 Use class 4 (in ground contact) with desired service life of 30 years. Certificate of treatment or other documentary proof will be required o If pointed posts are used, treatment must take place after pointed. o Rails - to be treated to BS 8417 Use class 3 o Barbed wire - double strand heavy duty o Nails to comply with BS 729 o Staples - 40mm. Positioned diagonally in grain of wood. Not driven fully home. General 1. Successful contractor is responsible for checking services on site and liaising with the relevant body to accommodate works. 2. Access is via Langford Mill. There is a weight restriction of 2 tonnes. 3. The fence marks the boundary between Langford Meadows (CBC owned) and the riverside land owned by Biggleswade Hitchin and District Angling Association. Consent has been granted by BHDAA to work from the riverbank side. This area is to be left secure at all times, so field gate should be replaced first. 4. There is a public footpath along the BHDAA land. Access to this path must be maintained at all times. Any required closures must be agreed in advance of works and at contractor's own cost. 5. Successful contractor must submit a satisfactory risk assessment prior to works commencing 6. Site and any materials must be left in a safe state at the end of each day and at the end of works 7. Access across Henlow Common and Langford Meadows Local Nature Reserve is unlikely due to wet nature of the site. 8. Vehicle movements to be kept to a minimum, with respect to residents at Langford Mill. 9. Any damage to access route or BHDAA land to be restored at contractor's own cost 10. Works to take place as soon as possible but ideally before June 16th 2024. 11. Working in wet weather should be avoided to minimise damage to ground

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f60867a-79f6-4f5b-a81a-691f8f38a3db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,495 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,495 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIM BUCKINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34928200 - Fences
- 44423720 - Boundary boxes
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f60867a-79f6-4f5b-a81a-691f8f38a3db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f60867a-79f6-4f5b-a81a-691f8f38a3db
  21st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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