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title: "NRV Culverts NM Corner"
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# NRV Culverts NM Corner

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35b73019-3f9d-453e-9e27-557f14c86030

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## Summary

Natural England has undertaken a procurement process for the replacement of three existing 450mm culverts with non-return valves at North Moor Corner, located at Wisteria Farm, Middlemoor Drove, North Newton, South West, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "NRV Culverts NM Corner," falls under the industry category of Culverts (CPV code 45221220). The procurement method was an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 15 August 2024. The contract period started on 1 September 2024 and will end on 31 March 2025. The tender aimed at enhancing the water management infrastructure to handle lower internal water levels and emergency flood events.

This tender presented significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in culvert replacements and water management structures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in rigid plastic piping, geotextile membrane application, and the construction of motorway barrier headwalls were particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded contract, valued at £27,600, was given to Porter Plant Hire Services. Companies seeking similar opportunities could benefit by preparing quotations that fulfil the rigorous technical specifications and showcasing relevant past experience, thereby positioning themselves effectively for future tenders by Natural England.

## Notice

Description of Works Refer to attachment: Natural England Specifications of Requirements - NRV Culverts NM Corner Replace three existing 450mm culverts fitted and non-return valves (flap valves) previously installed in the 1990s. Non-return valves were fitted to act as a water supply into the North Moor Corner Raised Water Level area when water levels within internal ditches are lower than external levels. Structures to allow passage of water into the raised water level area, but in an emergency can also be opened to allow evacuation of water during flood events. The wooden headwalls of the culverts are severely degraded and in places material compacted around the culvert pipes has collapsed into the field and ditch. Replacement structures are required. Each replacement culvert must be/have: * Rigid twin-walled plastic pipe * Internal pipe diameter 450mm * Pipe length 6000mm * Culvert pipe surround of geotextile membrane and clean, crushed, locally sourced stone * Motorway barrier headwalls with 450mm non-return (flap) valve (vertical component of headwall required to reach approximate depth of 3500mm to anchor the structure to the clay bed beneath the peat soils) * 12-foot metal gate with galvanised metal gate posts and wooden wings Working Method will follow: Somerset IDB Gateway Construction Culvert Sequence Guide - utilising Steel Motorway Barrier Headwalls Working area must be isolated with sheet piling and drained prior to commencement of works. Location of works: Wisteria Farm, Middlemoor Drove, North Newton. TA7 0BT. What3Words for the three culvert locations: crowds.supreme.swerving prowling.manicured.safari nuggets.rejoined.grant Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) with supporting evidence from attachments: Natural England Specifications of Requirements - NRV Culverts NM Corner, NM Corner IDB Consent Applications NRV1,2 and 3 Culverts, Somerset IDB Gateway Culvert Construction Sequence Guide, Commercial Response Template, and if required, Natural England H&S Contractor Competence. Your response must be sent to philip.thorpe@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00pm on 15/08/24. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to philip.thorpe@naturalengland.org.uk. 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/74fe487f-c93a-46d2-83e8-54a49c25fa3e |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,600 |
| 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 | WESTHAY |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA6 9TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Mendip West |
| Westminster constituency | Wells and Mendip Hills |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORTER PLANT HIRE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221220 - Culverts

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fe487f-c93a-46d2-83e8-54a49c25fa3e
- 30 Jul 2024 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afad151-21e8-4d77-9b46-6bec8cef76f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fe487f-c93a-46d2-83e8-54a49c25fa3e
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afad151-21e8-4d77-9b46-6bec8cef76f7
  30th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/623eba26-87b9-45a8-bcb9-5c787384850c
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04422cd5-877e-4745-be42-56c06b22957c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa3ced13-d895-4dfd-957c-8eb122f13f95
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c0c5e9a-3813-408d-88a8-c5dcbda9f4b9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95ec736a-a0ab-49fa-838b-f4b600e03d8e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/606a7157-4175-4d98-9d72-8b430e797f6d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43249152-7689-48ec-b759-32d05886514f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60d37d0b-8e7c-4244-8dbd-c085be8f627e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d02aa8e-3ec6-4622-a139-55565e436b51
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6c8bcb72-8051-42fe-8afe-b4ebde50dbf1

## Notice URLs

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

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