--- title: "Chippenham Fen Ditch Realignment Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43075888-5f98-46d4-b7ae-a043bf4666c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43075888-5f98-46d4-b7ae-a043bf4666c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43075888-5f98-46d4-b7ae-a043bf4666c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43075888-5f98-46d4-b7ae-a043bf4666c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-10-10" --- # Chippenham Fen Ditch Realignment Project Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43075888-5f98-46d4-b7ae-a043bf4666c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43075888-5f98-46d4-b7ae-a043bf4666c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43075888-5f98-46d4-b7ae-a043bf4666c8.json) ## Summary The Chippenham Fen Ditch Realignment Project is a public procurement initiative managed by Natural England. Situated in the East of England, this project aims to enhance the Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve near Ely, Cambridgeshire. The work involves blocking ditches by infilling with soil and installing plastic piling bunds to raise water levels, benefiting peat soils. The project operates on a SSSI site, spanning grass tracks, woodland, and rough pasture. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract period starting from 1st August 2024 to 30th November 2024. This project was awarded to Groundlord Environmental, with the contract valued at £36,520, following the submission of quotations by 17:00 on 13th June 2024. This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialised in drainage and surface works. The challenging terrain and specific requirements make it ideal for companies with experience in wetland projects and those capable of working in environmentally sensitive areas. The procurement process, valued up to £49,999, provides opportunities for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and secure substantial contracts to contribute to their growth. Engaging in such public procurement projects can help businesses build credibility and expand their portfolio, enhancing their reputation in the industry sector. ## Notice The project aims to undertake works to enhance Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve near Ely, Cambridgeshire. The project is to block ditches via infilling with soil and installing plastic piling bunds to raise the water levels to benefit the peat soils. You will be working from grass tracks adjacent to ditches, in woodland and on rough pasture. The site is a SSSI and is managed by Natural England. 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 chris.hainsworth@naturalengland.org.uk by 1700hrs on 13/6/2024. The work is on challenging terrain being on a wetland and a site visit is expected prior to quote submisson. Please contact Chris Hainsworth on 07799657428 to arrange. If you have any clarification questions on this opportunity or the procurement process, please submit these via email to chris.hainsworth@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/cd9e48e3-9e0d-410c-be3e-8b272cb6d2d3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £36,520 | | 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 | ELY | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB7 5QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | East Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Fordham & Isleham | | Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GROUNDLORD ENVIRONMENTAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45232451 - Drainage and surface works ## Release History - 10 Oct 2024 at 08:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd9e48e3-9e0d-410c-be3e-8b272cb6d2d3 - 9 Sep 2024 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd9e48e3-9e0d-410c-be3e-8b272cb6d2d3 - 20 Aug 2024 at 12:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a3b2cf-b38b-4245-be2d-3fe4d007b0b5 - 17 May 2024 at 13:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a3b2cf-b38b-4245-be2d-3fe4d007b0b5 - 17 May 2024 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a3b2cf-b38b-4245-be2d-3fe4d007b0b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd9e48e3-9e0d-410c-be3e-8b272cb6d2d3 10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a3b2cf-b38b-4245-be2d-3fe4d007b0b5 20th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02fbfc19-ed4e-4366-a9d7-fcada8d48c7d RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e21b4be8-6b97-4511-9f9b-e17a34d82062 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59cda07d-baca-47e0-b485-4f6537b3d09f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33e90323-695e-4673-aaaf-5f0bcbaf4078 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0e9182e-bff6-4db5-a472-2d0a127cfd58 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c0b0756-9726-4ce2-92b0-f313ba364eae - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/88ce301d-95dd-4500-a84f-773c45156649 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eaef834a-8da7-4f17-9c8f-fcba088c4888 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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