--- title: "Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2e6d839b-a465-4a9f-97c4-9c22e2f12673" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e6d839b-a465-4a9f-97c4-9c22e2f12673" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e6d839b-a465-4a9f-97c4-9c22e2f12673.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e6d839b-a465-4a9f-97c4-9c22e2f12673.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2025-07-04" --- # Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 2 Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e6d839b-a465-4a9f-97c4-9c22e2f12673 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2e6d839b-a465-4a9f-97c4-9c22e2f12673) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2e6d839b-a465-4a9f-97c4-9c22e2f12673.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is spearheading an active tender process for the "Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 2" project. This procurement involves various Natural Flood Management (NFM) strategies on National Trust land in Purbeck, Dorset, aiming to enhance water retention and mitigate downstream flood risks. The project is classified under Agricultural services and follows an open procedure (below threshold) procurement method. Interested parties have until 1 August 2025 to submit proposals, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2025 and conclude by 30 November 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and flood management interventions. The contract, valued between £70,000 and £85,000, is ideal for contractors who possess the capacity, capability, and relevant experience in delivering NFM measures such as bunds, scrapes, and leaky dams. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, offering a promising avenue for business growth in sustainable land management practices. The detailed specifications and application procedures are available in the Request for Proposals document, allowing suited businesses to tailor proposals effectively. ## Notice An Environment Agency funded Natural Flood Management project on National Trust owned land in Purbeck, Dorset. The Swanbrook Wetlands NFM project comprises a range of NFM measures to be installed across 6 National Trust tenanted farm project sites, in three clusters around the catchment. The overall aim is to increase water retention in the headwaters and reduce flood risk downstream. NFM measures proposed are specific to each location and include low earth bunds, in-field scrapes, roughening features, leaky dams and areas of floodplain reconnection. Multiple strategic benefits are expected. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience of delivering NFM interventions, proposed solution and cost. Full details including of how to apply are in the attached Request for Proposals document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc96e8d-f845-45d7-a196-c1c460990fc4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,000 | | 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 | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY | | Locality | SWANAGE | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH19 3AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Swanage | | Westminster constituency | South Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2025 at 19:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc96e8d-f845-45d7-a196-c1c460990fc4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc96e8d-f845-45d7-a196-c1c460990fc4 4th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8b82f65-0cca-41cb-ae4a-5ea9f77f19b2 Request for Proposal - Tender Opportunity - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00c14cfa-40e3-4bc9-ab5d-4bb6007fb19e Specification summary, including maps, locations and details of restoration features. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8c6645c-824f-4ab1-b62d-0e43b5f0e7c6 Bill of Quantity. Please fill this in as part of your submission. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a438d476-32e2-4c4b-b9c6-ba9227d245c5 Pre-construction information. Draft summary of risks and mitigation strategies identified as part of CDM administration. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e27ac8db-d167-46fd-a9d4-5986e721da21 Pre-construction information. Draft summary of risks and mitigation strategies identified as part of CDM administration. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63312599-9a7a-4b81-8e42-a5ba7438bf19 Pre-construction information. Draft summary of risks and mitigation strategies identified as part of CDM administration. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30f18c76-66ea-41cb-bfa6-b467237aa104 Map showing site location and access routes - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abcfb9fc-4c37-439b-a92e-a8bcbcc736e3 Map showing site location and access routes - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5731e7a0-5d9b-48d4-9d6b-792df3edd0df Map showing site location and access routes - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87da8186-67d3-477f-8f6f-7b32a59e2225 Hydrological assessment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77eeebbd-5515-4f62-b89b-85a7c60f3e36 Hydrological assessment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c2fc5b9-b62c-4bf1-841c-bbcef7ee8b37 Hydrological assessment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a92f507-1940-4096-9204-af2d1f5d1bae Hydrological assessment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3819ad60-a8ae-4295-976b-e732a02f4bba Site design summaries. 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