---
title: "Chippenham Fen NNR - Site Management Infrastructure Improvement Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2017-10-16"
---

# Chippenham Fen NNR - Site Management Infrastructure Improvement Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae.json)

## Summary

The Chippenham Fen NNR - Site Management Infrastructure Improvement Project, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on enhancing infrastructure at Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve, located in England. This tender falls within the works category and was published on 5 July 2017, with the tender period closing on 31 July 2017. The project entails creating culverts to facilitate machinery access and upgrading existing water flow infrastructure, with significant deadlines for site visits and documentation. The contract value is estimated at £9,792, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This project offers significant opportunities for construction and environmental management companies, particularly those with expertise in sensitive ecological projects and infrastructure development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), alongside voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to bid, especially those experienced in eco-sensitive site work and well-versed in health and safety compliance. The successful execution of this contract will not only showcase capabilities in environmental works but can also lead to further engagements with public sector entities focused on sustainable development.

## Notice

Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve (NNR) is an important wetland reserve. The site contains of wet meadows and reed beds growing in peat soil. The site is wet all year round due to the chalk springs which feed the reserve. Access around the site is limited because of the sensitive soils and plant communities. Due to the nature of the site there is a limited time window when work can be undertaken (late Summer / Autumn). A site visit is mandatory before providing a quote to allow contractors to understand the access arrangements and sensitive nature of the site. Site visits can only be made with the Project Officer by prior arrangement. Two areas of requirement: 1) To create three culverts to allow machinery i.e. tractors and implements to cross shallow drainage ditches on Chippenham Fen NNR to access pasture land. 2) To dig out a collar dam / culvert and upgrade by reinstalling twin collar dam pipes at the same location to improve water through flow. Supporting Documentation Please also provide; * Risk assessment for each of the tasks * Risk assessment and protocol for refuelling and storage of fuel on the NNR. * Lone work policy & procedures. * Copies of certification / training in use of the equipment * A copy of your public liability insurance certificate * Health &Safety Policies/ certificates. * Details of any relevant past work undertaken on a sensitive wildlife site/ watercourse. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5146c36-ef84-4712-8150-6a4b4ac2a3c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 16 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,792 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,792 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GM UTILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112100 - Trench-digging work
- 45221220 - Culverts
- 45232453 - Drains construction work
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2017 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5146c36-ef84-4712-8150-6a4b4ac2a3c4
- 5 Jul 2017 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f893c95-ad11-4fa1-a554-a31dfd3dd011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5146c36-ef84-4712-8150-6a4b4ac2a3c4
  16th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f893c95-ad11-4fa1-a554-a31dfd3dd011
  5th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae.json.