--- title: "Pitching Stone on the River Bank of the River Nene" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45eb2e33-0dd1-4c62-9cd6-c8874e445e9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45eb2e33-0dd1-4c62-9cd6-c8874e445e9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45eb2e33-0dd1-4c62-9cd6-c8874e445e9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45eb2e33-0dd1-4c62-9cd6-c8874e445e9d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-02-17" --- # Pitching Stone on the River Bank of the River Nene Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45eb2e33-0dd1-4c62-9cd6-c8874e445e9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45eb2e33-0dd1-4c62-9cd6-c8874e445e9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45eb2e33-0dd1-4c62-9cd6-c8874e445e9d.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is currently seeking bids for the tender titled "Pitching Stone on the River Bank of the River Nene," aimed at replenishing the River Nene's bank with quality natural stone. This opportunity falls within the construction industry under the category of stone and materials, with a project value of £150,000 and a minimum requirement of £130,000. The tender is at the active stage and is set to close on 10 March 2017, with works expected to commence on 20 March 2017 and conclude by the end of March 2017. Interested suppliers must register via the Defra Network eTendering Portal for consideration, as email expressions of interest will not be accepted. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction materials sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialize in supplying natural stone products. Companies well-suited to compete will need to demonstrate compliance with material specifications, including size and density requirements, while also being able to navigate the eSourcing platform for submission. By participating in this procurement, businesses can not only expand their clientele but also contribute to critical environmental projects undertaken by public authorities. ## Notice The Environment Agency is required to replenish areas of the River Nene's bank, previously protected by stone. The material shall be natural stone of good quality, uniform in texture, free from iron banks, spots, sand holes, shakes and other imperfections. The material shall have a mean density of not less than 2,400kg/m3 and be crushed with 95% of the pieces falling within the size range of 300-800mm. 50% of the pieces shall fall within the size range 300-500mm. Additional information: Please note that the Environment Agency now use an eSourcing portal called Bravo. If you wish to express an interest in any opportunities please visit the website https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html . To register on the Bravo portal, click on the 'Register now' button. Guidance on how to register is available under the 'click here for details on how to register' link. All queries regarding using the system that are not answered by the guidance section should be directed to the eSourcing Helpdesk run by BravoSolution (the suppliers of the portal) who can be contacted via: Phone: 0800 368 4850 Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk Once you have gained access you need to search for this opportunity and once found click on the link to register your interest. We can only consider suppliers registered on this portal for this opportunity and any expressions received by e-mail will not be taken into account. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e565b4-3f20-4b3f-bbb0-3676ff0d1fa1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 5FA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44900000 - Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate ## Release History - 17 Feb 2017 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e565b4-3f20-4b3f-bbb0-3676ff0d1fa1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e565b4-3f20-4b3f-bbb0-3676ff0d1fa1 17th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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