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title: "Section 38 Whixall Manor Drain Diversion Completion"
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# Section 38 Whixall Manor Drain Diversion Completion

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32c16060-a9d6-4e93-a697-c6cbb2cc49f0

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the "Section 38 Whixall Manor Drain Diversion Completion" project located at Fenn's NNR Section 38, Reeves' Fields, near Whitchurch and Wrexham in the West Midlands. The contract, valued at £14,678, was awarded to C Holgate Environmental Ltd. The project is part of the Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project and aims to restore wetland habitat by rewetting peaty fields. Major tasks include excavating a 210m-long open channel and damming parts of the Whixall Manor Drain. Materials will be supplied by Natural England and the contractor will be required to use specific construction equipment. The project is scheduled to be completed by 2nd October 2024, with initial works starting on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in nature reserve services and environmental construction, particularly those specialising in hydrology and habitat restoration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract due to its below-threshold procurement method. Involvement in this project can enhance business credentials in the public sector and nature conservation fields. The structured and clear requirements specified in the tender process are beneficial for companies with experience in managing projects with environmental impacts and provide a platform for showcasing expertise in sustainable and ecological construction practices.

## Notice

Summary of the S38 project Fenn's NNR Section 38, Reeves' Fields, is in the West Midlands near Whitchurch and Wrexham. It is situated towards the southeastern perimeter of the internationally important Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem and Cadney Mosses Site of Special Scientific Interest (S.S.S.I.), in the Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve (N.N.R.). The Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project (LIFE15NAT/UK/000786) terminated in March 2023, and now unfinished works are being tackled. The Project aimed to allow better control of water levels to enable wetland habitat to be restored on land which has been converted from peatland to peaty fields. Reeves's fields used to be peatland, and originally formed part of the south-eastern edge of Whixall Moss. In 2009 the Whixall Manor Drain, which was taking polluted and mineral-rich water up from local Cottages onto and across the centre of the NNR, was diverted nearer to the edge of the Moss but ended at a new culvert under the track leading north from Roundthorn Bridge, Whixall. The downstream 195m of the Diversion was left in the existing channel, with the intention to complete the diversion by excavating a new channel farther south during the BogLIFE Project. However, the Project was completed before this last part of the Diversion had been executed. Overall, this Scheme will rewet at least 4.25ha of deeper peats in Section 38 plus support water levels in adjacent Whixall Moss to the north. This Scheme involves: 1. Excavation of a new 210 m-long open channel nearer to the edge of the peat body. The open channel lengths will have a 1.0m bed width with 1:1 side-slopes. 2. Damming of upper length of existing course of Whixall Manor Drain. Damming of the drain will take place at 3 sites (D1, 6m long, D2 3m long, and D3 at 6m long). The first dam (D1) will be positioned immediately downstream of the upper end of the Diversion and the final dam will be upstream of the entry point into the Whixall Moss Main Drain. D1 dam will utilise surplus peat from the first 12m-long excavation of the Diversion. Dams D2 and D3 will use peat from shallow borrow pits. Each will incorporate a 300mm U-pipe to control water levels to allow for any future emergencies such as blockages in the new channel. To make D1 watertight it will also need L8 trench sheets. NE will supply all materials, which will need to be collected from the nearby Manor House NNR Base. The contractor will need a tracked excavator and one or two tracked dumpers. It is anticipated that this contract will be awarded for a period of 2 to 3 weeks to end no later than 02/10/24, unless there is substantial disruption from adverse weather. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to joan.daniels@naturalengland.org.uk, copied to peter.bowyer@naturalengland.org.uk by 09:00 on 27/8/24. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to joan.daniels@naturalengland.org.uk or Nathan.brake@naturalengland.org.uk by 21 August 2024 at 11:30am . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ac8ac6-8980-47a2-82a6-5de73d1f1044 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 11 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,678 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | WHIXALL, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY13 2PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Wem |
| Westminster constituency | North Shropshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C HOLGATE ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92533000 - Nature reserve services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ac8ac6-8980-47a2-82a6-5de73d1f1044
- 21 Aug 2024 at 10:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbd73a3-4ce8-47f8-99f5-bd906edc04cf
- 12 Aug 2024 at 07:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbd73a3-4ce8-47f8-99f5-bd906edc04cf
- 8 Aug 2024 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbd73a3-4ce8-47f8-99f5-bd906edc04cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ac8ac6-8980-47a2-82a6-5de73d1f1044
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbd73a3-4ce8-47f8-99f5-bd906edc04cf
  21st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d58b6aa-8713-43e9-8859-15f4f0b2a698
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1581d019-0839-4b70-8893-c8b42ac871e9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e66c88e-573b-4530-a9f5-974419a36346
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddb4e705-0844-4a32-8c40-ef0b5d9daf6a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/897b33b1-7651-4e66-8044-1340658e03f3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1baa68a3-26a1-4dba-89aa-b9afd56cc33a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9335dfcb-c183-4979-b1f3-f55f64614bac

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/natural-england

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