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title: "Construction of a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace within existing agricultural land for recreational purposes"
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# Construction of a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace within existing agricultural land for recreational purposes

Buyer: EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43fd640e-45cc-442d-b5ab-052b18d3bb7e

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## Summary

Eastleigh Borough Council has awarded a contract for the construction of a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) on existing agricultural land to White Horse Contractors Ltd. This landscaping project, valued at £519,245.78, aims to create recreational spaces to mitigate the impact of visits to the New Forest and is situated on approximately 20 hectares of farmland within the former Stoke Park Farm, Bishopstoke. The award, announced on 29 January 2025, moves the process to the Award stage with key dates including a contract start on 31 January 2025 and completion by 30 April 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in landscaping and ecological enhancements. The project requires expertise in creating walking paths, hedgerows, trees, seating and picnic areas, and ecological features such as bird and bat boxes. Businesses focused on sustainable development and green projects are well-suited to compete in this open procedure, benefiting from the planned enhancements to the borough's recreational infrastructure.

## Notice

This project derives from an increase in development within the borough and the need to mitigate against the impact of visits to the New Forest by providing recreational spaces closer to the residents of Eastleigh Borough Council. The site comprises of an area of farmland of approximately 20 hectares in size which is part of the former Stoke Park Farm, Bishopstoke. The proposed field was formerly used for cattle grazing on rotation and now predominantly comprises of grassland with a wooded tree belt which runs along a drainage ditch and divides the sites northern portion. The scheme (Ref: F/23/95844) includes but not limited to the discharge of planning conditions, creation of a series of paths which incorporate a main circular walking route, hedgerows, trees, complementary features including seating and picnic areas at key locations, along with signage, litter and dog bins. A range of ecological enhancements are also proposed including log piles, hibernaculum, bird and bat boxes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d9a9db-afad-411c-b5fb-2521ab3cb2d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £519,245 |
| 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 | EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 9YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHITE HORSE CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d9a9db-afad-411c-b5fb-2521ab3cb2d0
- 8 Nov 2024 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b65ab5e-291c-4c2c-9943-cf62a30b6374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d9a9db-afad-411c-b5fb-2521ab3cb2d0
  29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b65ab5e-291c-4c2c-9943-cf62a30b6374
  8th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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