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title: "River Slea and River Witham In-Channel Habitat Improvement Works"
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# River Slea and River Witham In-Channel Habitat Improvement Works

Buyer: SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3165751a-64d1-4485-b347-fd2c7cf80f55

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## Summary

The South Kesteven District Council is seeking tenders for the "River Slea and River Witham In-Channel Habitat Improvement Works," aimed at enhancing the ecological health of the rivers in Sleaford and Grantham, Lincolnshire. This project falls under the industry category of environmental improvement works and is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th April 2022. The successful contractor will need to complete the work by 31st December 2022, with the project match funded by the European Structural Investment Fund, requiring adherence to specific procurement guidelines and procedures.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for contractors specialising in environmental and ecological works, particularly in riverbank protection and habitat preservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project requires a contractor capable of delivering comprehensive improvement tasks while also providing local volunteering opportunities. Companies with expertise in landscaping, environmental consulting, and public works implementation would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

South Kesteven District Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of goods and works in respect of in channel habitat creation and improvement works for the River Slea, Sleaford, and River Witham, Grantham, Lincolnshire. A specialist contractor is required to deliver five specific tasks as outlined in the tender documents including focussing on tasks such as habitat improvement and creation through bank softening and in channel works, including berm installation, tree hinging and bank reprofiling works, along with delivering volunteering opportunities through the works which is a mandatory requirement. The project is match funded by the European Structural Investment Fund under their European Regional Development Fund funding stream, and the SKDC is required to follow the grant funders route to market and procurement thresholds. The Council appoint just one contractor to provide all aspects of the requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad15cede-3a1d-44dc-879a-d012e4647102 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| 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 | SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRANTHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG31 6PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | South Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Grantham St Wulfram's |
| Westminster constituency | Grantham and Bourne |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 92533000 - Nature reserve services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services
- 98342000 - Work environment services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad15cede-3a1d-44dc-879a-d012e4647102

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad15cede-3a1d-44dc-879a-d012e4647102
  11th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
  Please express interest and access tender documents via the website mentioned under reference number DN588393 or under South Kesteven as the buying organisation

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/

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