--- title: "Bridgetown Weir Fish Passage Improvements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f504bef-c682-4bf6-9f0d-23493b4ff537" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f504bef-c682-4bf6-9f0d-23493b4ff537" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f504bef-c682-4bf6-9f0d-23493b4ff537.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f504bef-c682-4bf6-9f0d-23493b4ff537.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST" published: "2021-06-18" --- # Bridgetown Weir Fish Passage Improvements Buyer: WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f504bef-c682-4bf6-9f0d-23493b4ff537 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f504bef-c682-4bf6-9f0d-23493b4ff537) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f504bef-c682-4bf6-9f0d-23493b4ff537.json) ## Summary The Westcountry Rivers Trust is seeking tenders for the "Bridgetown Weir Fish Passage Improvements" project, located in the Exmoor National Park area of England. The primary aim is to improve fish passage at Bridgetown Weir, ensuring enhanced migration opportunities for native fish species such as Atlantic salmon and trout. The tender process is currently at the planning stage, with submissions due by 28th June 2021. The total budget for this construction work is £65,000, and the contract period is expected to commence on 24th July 2021 and finish by 30th September 2021, using an open procurement method intended to ensure transparency and equality among bidders. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and engineering firms, particularly those specialising in environmental projects or fishery management systems. Companies with experience in installing fishways, excavation, and site reinforcement will be especially well-suited to compete for this work. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement strategy aims to engage a diverse range of bidders while adhering to principles of transparency and fairness. ## Notice UPDATE 18/06/2021 - Tender Clarifications. - This Opportunity Notice has been updated to include the Tender Clarification requests and answers following the clarification deadline on 16/06/2021. - Please refer to document below: ITT_Bridgetown_TENDER CLARIFICATIONS_20210616 Through the Strategic Exe Weirs programme Westcountry Rivers Trust aims to deliver bespoke fish passage solutions at all River Exe barriers to maximise migration flow windows and restore natural movements of native migratory fish. Working in partnership with the River Exe and Tributaries Association, and supported by the Environment Agency and South West Water, the Strategic Exe Weirs team has ambitious plans to develop and deliver bespoke projects for multiple man-made barriers throughout the catchment, as part of efforts to secure a sustainable future for native migratory fish populations and associated fisheries. Bridgetown Weir acts as a gateway to highly important recruitment habitat in central Exmoor National Park, particularly for Atlantic salmon and sea/brown trout. It is the aim of this current project to ensure every migratory salmonid that reaches Bridgetown Weir has the opportunity to continue upstream migration and maximise utility of the pristine recruitment habitat in the upper River Exe. The current project also aims to ensure downstream migrating fish have maximum opportunity to continue down the main river, while considering local constraints. We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the following elements: 1. Installation of a Larinier Fishway within an existing pool-traverse fish pass channel. 2. Excavation and reinforcement with stone of the downstream pool and adjacent river bank to accommodate the Larinier Fishway. 3. Install stone to effectively extend the weir toe inline with the Larinier Fishway to maximise attraction efficiency. 4. Level the weir crest to reduce competing attraction flows. 5. Installation of seasonal fish screen infrastructure across the leat entrance. 6. Installation of a maintenance walkway for the fish screen. 7. Installation of a fish chute adjacent to the fish screen, underfilled with stone. 8. Excavation and reinforcement with stone of a small pool to accommodate the fish chute outlet. WRT are under obligation to ensure compliance with principles of transparency, equality and non-discrimination. As such WRT is conducting a formal open tender process in which all bidders will be treated equally, with no discrimination and through a transparent process. We look forward to receiving your tender bid. Additional information: Please read the attached tender documents in full before requesting further information or documents. The WRT procurement policy adheres to National Rules. It also incorporates a number of principles that we believe demonstrate our commitment to fulfilling our charitable objectives and ensuring the fairness and integrity of our procurement practices that demonstrate the 'most economically advantageous tender' will be selected while recognising environmental considerations and minimising the risk to WRT in terms of liability. WRT will make use of an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract to facilitate the work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291b6453-7adc-472b-a940-642e9bb29fc5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | 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 | WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST | | Locality | CALLINGTON | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL17 8PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Altarnun & Stoke Climsland | | Westminster constituency | North Cornwall | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71300000 - Engineering services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2021 at 12:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291b6453-7adc-472b-a940-642e9bb29fc5 - 3 Jun 2021 at 21:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291b6453-7adc-472b-a940-642e9bb29fc5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291b6453-7adc-472b-a940-642e9bb29fc5 18th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2713a64-4e46-40f4-8db0-087ee319c99c Bridgetown Weir Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6493e07c-a7f7-4674-87e0-59977f7f5deb Bridgetown Weir ITT Project Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/962aed1c-8c4c-4751-9818-10c7804e503c Bridgetown Weir Photograph Record - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/962018cd-e45f-415b-97b5-cb2da70f5628 Bridgetown Weir Detailed Designs - Location & General Arrangement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af4eead6-e965-4786-95be-5d0eb0422e2c Bridgetown Weir Detailed Designs - Larinier Section and Unit 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e686b9b0-bc42-48be-a25c-a5ed01594816 Bridgetown Weir Detailed Designs - Larinier Units 2 and 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c09d6ef-1060-4fd9-b557-09ddb589c5b2 Bridgetown Weir Detailed Design - Smolt Chute and Smolt Screen - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ec88de8-f8f9-4355-a936-cde3096cfb0e Bridgetown Weir Detailed Designs - Screen Maintenance Walkway - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/450227ce-49f7-4b91-a235-d36f5f5a8e84 Bridgetown Weir Designer Risk Assessment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9dea4a21-bbe2-4c42-a4b2-332e8ba86216 Bridgetown Weir Design Philosophy and Buildability Statement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/400fb1e6-e6b5-4667-97ec-b08b226f3f14 Bridgetown Weir NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc0d5952-4cb0-4226-b560-3b7060342288 WRT Biosecurity Protocol - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a18f1908-397b-45e4-813e-724e2cc75805 Bridgetown Weir Pre-design Topographic Survey - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ebdb873-4697-4f6a-9060-fe559ab58750 Bridgetown Weir Pre-design Topographic Survey - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b5c7763-ed41-45f5-9f8e-a480d37103da Bridgetown Weir Pre-design PEA summary - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76bac3b4-77bf-412f-86f9-2b2913d95fd7 Bridgetown Weir Pre-design Heritage Statement - https://wrt.org.uk/about-us/contractor-opportunities/ Westcountry Rivers Trust website - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/636106f3-fd3e-45d2-9185-ca594d7bb5c9 Clarification Requests and Answers from WRT ## Notice URLs - 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