--- title: "Clay extraction, drying bunds creation and gate installation at Stodmarsh NNR 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4577dd04-ef2e-4450-b351-b00ffb73c2fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4577dd04-ef2e-4450-b351-b00ffb73c2fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4577dd04-ef2e-4450-b351-b00ffb73c2fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4577dd04-ef2e-4450-b351-b00ffb73c2fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-11-22" --- # Clay extraction, drying bunds creation and gate installation at Stodmarsh NNR 2024 Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4577dd04-ef2e-4450-b351-b00ffb73c2fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4577dd04-ef2e-4450-b351-b00ffb73c2fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4577dd04-ef2e-4450-b351-b00ffb73c2fe.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Clay extraction, drying bunds creation and gate installation at Stodmarsh NNR 2024" project is currently active and managed by Natural England. This process involves the removal of topsoil, clay extraction, creation of drying bunds including wildlife habitat enhancements, and installation of field gates at Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve in Kent, South East England. The total contract value ranges from £10,000 to £49,999. The process follows an open procedure (below threshold) and is in the tender amendment stage. Businesses must attend a mandatory site visit on 21st or 22nd November 2024 at 10am and submit their quotations by 17:00 on 29th November 2024. The contract period spans from 16th December 2024 to 24th January 2025. This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses focusing on excavating and earthmoving work to engage with Natural England’s significant environmental project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies with expertise in environmental enhancement projects and earthmoving will find this project aligned with their specialties, supporting business growth through collaboration with a high-profile governmental organisation. The project’s focus on wildlife habitat enhancements also presents an excellent opportunity for businesses with a strong portfolio in sustainable and environmental services. ## Notice Top soil removal, clay extraction, drying bunds creation (including wildlife habitat enhancements) and field gate installation at Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve, Kent. To apply for this opportunity you must attend the site visit at Stodmarsh NNR on either the 21st or 22nd of November 2024 at 10am (Please contact Robin Hanson to arrange) and submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to robin.hanson@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on the 29th Novemeber 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to robin.hanson@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/bdc80c62-ef70-468b-bb80-1088814e0886 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 24 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | CANTERBURY | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT2 9JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Blean Forest | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work ## Release History - 22 Nov 2024 at 15:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc80c62-ef70-468b-bb80-1088814e0886 - 8 Nov 2024 at 12:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc80c62-ef70-468b-bb80-1088814e0886 - 5 Nov 2024 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc80c62-ef70-468b-bb80-1088814e0886 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc80c62-ef70-468b-bb80-1088814e0886 22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56180ed4-9682-416f-9dfc-0dd844ce0e7b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fa6d6bd-e168-4205-83f8-aa298da057a9 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4dd06a6c-eef5-4fba-a47d-b68c57e1ae82 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/517bb883-adb7-4576-b407-271e63de9dc2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b96e6b26-21df-4385-bd2b-c4114581e133 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e332982e-30a0-4fdc-9f39-dd32f3138e66 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18dc1cd3-5fad-4e63-b50e-d52ce4362b3f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbf30d11-c643-498a-8d35-eb0d494c30a1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b026a29f-d1bd-4fee-8564-eb57a8030e13 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22048840-51da-4ac6-8d9a-4c1ae1b0c28c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cce0f46f-1d00-4a24-8686-6839c0c1e252 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba0f412f-d91f-415a-acd9-ea3082c95d79 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c7ba2ce-4e04-4342-8abe-07fc4af9d528 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83f13772-bfac-43da-a42b-a315760c7b80 Updated RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97bb6c9f-21f0-48fe-868d-9dca45a11dce ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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