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title: "Chippenham Fen Ditch Materials"
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# Chippenham Fen Ditch Materials

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-208dcea4-564c-4fdc-9785-865cff16cf12

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract to THE HAMMERMAN EQUIPMENT PLASTIC PILING COMPANY LIMITED to supply plastic piling products for improvements to the Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve located near Ely, Cambridgeshire. The contract, valued at £36,015, aims to block ditches on the wetland reserve and is classified under the industry category of "Plastic products" (CPV code: 19520000). The procurement process was an open procedure below the threshold for goods, and bidding closed on 13th June 2024 with the contract period running from 20th June 2024 to 1st October 2024. The award was published on 9th September 2024, and the project is currently in the completion stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in plastic products, particularly those capable of supplying durable and robust piling materials suitable for environmental conservation projects. SMEs and VCSEs were considered suitable for this procurement, enabling smaller or community-focused businesses to compete effectively. Given the focus on a nature reserve enhancement, companies with expertise in supplying environmentally friendly and sustainable materials would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities offered by organisations such as Natural England.

## Notice

The project aims to undertake works to enhance Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve near Ely, Cambridgeshire. The opportunity is to supply plastic piling products of a suitable strength and weight to block ditches on a wetland nature reserve. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to chris.hainsworth@naturalengland.org.uk by 1700hrs on 13/6/2024. If you have any clarification questions on this opportunity or the procurement process, please submit these via email to chris.hainsworth@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25baa13f-9e76-4fb8-bbab-78e00ab7fd7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,015 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | ELY |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB7 5QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Fordham & Isleham |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE HAMMERMAN EQUIPMENT PLASTIC PILING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 19520000 - Plastic products

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 08:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25baa13f-9e76-4fb8-bbab-78e00ab7fd7b
- 9 Sep 2024 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25baa13f-9e76-4fb8-bbab-78e00ab7fd7b
- 20 Aug 2024 at 12:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04bd8a3a-ac09-4a45-a3fd-9832823ea946
- 30 May 2024 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04bd8a3a-ac09-4a45-a3fd-9832823ea946

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25baa13f-9e76-4fb8-bbab-78e00ab7fd7b
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04bd8a3a-ac09-4a45-a3fd-9832823ea946
  20th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5da779ee-0e30-440f-88f7-98388fae9fa0
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40c5743b-f620-4044-884f-e22385e258aa
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82b4755a-ae8c-4f61-a4ab-36c2d6830f8d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/120483c6-bc8a-4408-80ef-a92011b22829
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/7f3a896d-1fbf-49d4-a4eb-5a4e92441841
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5a36083-d094-43f8-b3a1-72101147d101

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