--- title: "Downs to the Sea - Potential to Reality Project Work - Track Upgrade" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-454fbad6-c4e6-4338-8a68-9f2a85b1eef5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-454fbad6-c4e6-4338-8a68-9f2a85b1eef5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-454fbad6-c4e6-4338-8a68-9f2a85b1eef5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-454fbad6-c4e6-4338-8a68-9f2a85b1eef5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS" published: "2025-09-24" --- # Downs to the Sea - Potential to Reality Project Work - Track Upgrade Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-454fbad6-c4e6-4338-8a68-9f2a85b1eef5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-454fbad6-c4e6-4338-8a68-9f2a85b1eef5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-454fbad6-c4e6-4338-8a68-9f2a85b1eef5.json) ## Summary The public procurement process initiated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is focused on the "Downs to the Sea - Potential to Reality Project Work - Track Upgrade" at Amberley, a complex wetland site. The project, classified under engineering and construction works as well as environmental rehabilitation, aims to upgrade the infrastructure to enhance site management and access. This tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage with an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is set for 30th September 2025, with the contract period commencing on 4th October 2025 and concluding on 28th February 2026. The project is geographically located in Amberley, postal code RH20 2EU. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, construction, and environmental services, particularly those experienced in handling complex ecological sites. However, the suitability assessment indicates it may not be ideally suited for SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting that larger or more experienced firms might have an advantage. Successful bidders will gain the chance to contribute to an environmental rehabilitation project while enhancing their portfolio in public sector projects. The work not only promises growth in financial terms but also bolsters credentials in sustainable infrastructure development. ## Notice The Amberley part of the Downs to the Sea project is focusing on repairing and upgrading the infrastructure on site, to allow easier management and access. This will help with site restoration. Amberley is a very complex wetland site. Infrastructure on site has been untouched for many years and is now in disrepair. This makes access around site very difficult. With the added complexity of 'peat bubbles' and lack of water control, trying to carry out management is near impossible. The first phase of this work involves upgrading an access track to allow better management of the wetland. For full details, please see the attached Invitation to Tender document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6196dae1-518d-4edb-872e-d67c173bdc1f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,000 | | 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 | ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS | | Locality | SANDY | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG19 2DL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Sandy | | Westminster constituency | North Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation ## Release History - 24 Sep 2025 at 12:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6196dae1-518d-4edb-872e-d67c173bdc1f - 23 Sep 2025 at 12:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6196dae1-518d-4edb-872e-d67c173bdc1f - 15 Sep 2025 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6196dae1-518d-4edb-872e-d67c173bdc1f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6196dae1-518d-4edb-872e-d67c173bdc1f 24th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e08a24de-9d2a-4b12-b035-1428229f9226 Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/262cb965-c202-4477-84df-6415e0715577 Pre-Construction Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8a51f95-31a1-4f27-bc9a-cfa35e0ffa74 Pollution Prevention Plan - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/374b58c5-d2c9-42cf-915e-c0a6bcab9958 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bde660ff-9a03-4240-8f17-03f78bf178cc Question Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8957ced-2b74-46fb-82de-44d0d023183c Invitation to Tender - now uploaded in word format to make filling in easier. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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