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title: "NE Langley Wood NNR access improvements"
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# NE Langley Wood NNR access improvements

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e24a6d0-e719-46fc-bcde-8a3b0d5aa47c

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is overseeing the tender titled "For footpath improvements at Langley Wood National Nature Reserve (NNR)." This tender falls under the industry category of environmental improvement works and aims to enhance access to Langley Wood, located in England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 31st March 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2017 and conclude by 1st October 2017, with a total value of £36,962.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in the environmental and construction sectors. Businesses specialising in footpath construction, track construction, and environmental improvement works would be well-positioned to compete. Participating in this project not only contributes to enhancing natural habitats and public access to nature but also allows companies to showcase their expertise in sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives.

## Notice

Langley Wood National Nature Reserve is one 224 NNRs in England. As well as being important wildlife sites NNRs also play an important role in providing access to nature. In Langley Wood access is restricted to the Public Rights of Way. At certain times of the year large sections become impassable as the site becomes very wet. Improvements to these footpaths will enable visitors to access Langley Wood safely by keeping to the designated access routes. Description The aim of this work is to upgrade existing tracks within the woodland. The finished track must provide a hard surface that is dry, suitable for walking on and can be used throughout the year as emergency access by light vehicles without causing rutting. Track specification Width: 2.5m unless restricted by the existing track width Depth: Minimum of 15cm once rolled and compacted or greater where necessary to achieve the described track. Materials: o A permeable geo-textile membrane should be used to retain aggregate. o The base aggregate layer should be clean (i.e. free from glass, metal, plastic or other "waste" material). o Top layer should be "as dug hoggin" thick enough to ensure none of the base layer is exposed after normal vehicular use. Groundwork: soft earth and mud should be dug out where necessary to ensure the ground is flat and as far as possible solid before any track material are laid. Waste soil should be spread thinly next to the track of if necessary laid in a bank (location must be agreed on site). All groundwork must be undertaken without damaging tree roots. Culverts: Where necessary to channel the flow of water under the track culverts should be installed. Pipes must be a minimum of 15cm in diameter and have timber retaining walls at each end. Ditches: Where necessary to ensure the flow of water and to prevent erosion of the track existing. 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/b55698b5-546e-4437-bf70-e24f4e124d4d |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,962 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,962 |
| 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

- 45221220 - Culverts
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45234116 - Track construction works
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2017 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55698b5-546e-4437-bf70-e24f4e124d4d
- 16 Mar 2017 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bc0f9c-d8f8-4c0e-abbe-083a58de3c85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55698b5-546e-4437-bf70-e24f4e124d4d
  10th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bc0f9c-d8f8-4c0e-abbe-083a58de3c85
  16th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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