--- title: "New Boardwalk and Reedfen" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c2cde78-9708-426b-8593-c85299319254" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c2cde78-9708-426b-8593-c85299319254" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c2cde78-9708-426b-8593-c85299319254.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c2cde78-9708-426b-8593-c85299319254.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-19" --- # New Boardwalk and Reedfen Buyer: HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c2cde78-9708-426b-8593-c85299319254 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c2cde78-9708-426b-8593-c85299319254) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c2cde78-9708-426b-8593-c85299319254.json) ## Summary Harpenden Town Council is seeking a contractor for the construction of a new boardwalk and a reedfen habitat at Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve, located in Harpenden, England (postcode AL5 5AJ). This procurement, classified under the works category, is currently in the tender phase, with submissions due by 3rd May 2018. The procurement method is open, which allows any eligible contractor to participate. The contract is set to commence on 10th September 2018 and will run until 31st January 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and environmental sectors, particularly those experienced in boardwalk production, habitat excavation, and nature conservation projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an accessible opportunity for local contractors looking to expand their portfolio and contribute to community beautification initiatives. ## Notice Harpenden Town Council is looking for a suitable contractor to supply and construct a boardwalk and bridge, and excavate a reedfen habitat (a pond), at Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve, Harpenden, AL5 5AJ (Postcode for the Nature Reserve Centre. This project is one of a number of improvements being made to the nature reserve by the Town Council. The Council requests that a written tender response be provided for carrying out these works. The Council would like the tender submission to include: * Supply and construction of a boardwalk across a wet woodland habitat. The boardwalk will be approximately 216 meters in length, complete with passing places, handrails and maintenance access gates; * Supply and construction of a ten meter bridge spanning a chalk stream; * Excavation of a reedfen habitat approximately 1.5m maximum depth, and maximum size of 18m by 27m Please see the tender specification document and appendices for full details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e2c6f8-5abc-4aca-a247-0c066b233f1b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 31 Jan 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 | HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HARPENDEN | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL5 2LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | St Albans | | Electoral ward | Harpenden West | | Westminster constituency | Harpenden and Berkhamsted | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45246510 - Boardwalk construction work - 92533000 - Nature reserve services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2018 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e2c6f8-5abc-4aca-a247-0c066b233f1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49e2c6f8-5abc-4aca-a247-0c066b233f1b 19th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6e2fce9-3780-4dd3-b64d-99bc56102012 Advert for Boardwalk Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86e66c46-bf82-42ac-9a01-f3f1a0b6857a Tender Spec Boardwalk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df2d48b3-c074-4cf9-a06e-b7e315f7aee8 Appendix A Batford Springs NR Boardwalk Footbridge Tender Drawings - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17e7ab07-a881-4e6e-90c5-86ebb496b711 Appendix B Batford Springs NR Wetland Pond March 2018 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62fc195a-4c08-48e6-bbd3-43f41e80d093 APPENDIX C Batford Springs NR Boardwalk TENDER SCHEDULE OF WORKS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0b1c858-297b-4a97-acdd-50e9f7c9c90f Appendix D - Method Statement Guidance ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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