--- title: "BBV HS2 MWCC North - Soft Landscaping & Ecology" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b7f97c8-9f0a-4b8a-bcd1-9a0e053950ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b7f97c8-9f0a-4b8a-bcd1-9a0e053950ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b7f97c8-9f0a-4b8a-bcd1-9a0e053950ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b7f97c8-9f0a-4b8a-bcd1-9a0e053950ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI HS2" published: "2025-03-06" --- # BBV HS2 MWCC North - Soft Landscaping & Ecology Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI HS2 Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b7f97c8-9f0a-4b8a-bcd1-9a0e053950ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b7f97c8-9f0a-4b8a-bcd1-9a0e053950ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b7f97c8-9f0a-4b8a-bcd1-9a0e053950ef.json) ## Summary Balfour Beatty Vinci HS2 has initiated a tender for a soft landscaping and ecology framework as part of the BBV HS2 MWCC North project. This procurement, classified under the "Landscaping work for green areas" industry category, involves various activities such as weed control, planting, grass and wildflower maintenance, and special ecological measures. The tender is in the active stage with a deadline for submission set on 17th March 2025. Contract commencement is scheduled for 30th September 2025, with an end date of 31st December 2030. This opportunity spans multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, with an estimated contract value between £5,000,000 and £10,000,000 GBP. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for contractors and suppliers experienced in landscaping and ecological services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, making it an excellent opportunity for smaller businesses to engage in a large-scale infrastructure project. Companies proficient in specific domains such as vegetation clearance, tree planting, and environmental mitigation will find this tender particularly suitable. By contributing innovative solutions, participating businesses can enhance their portfolio while playing a crucial role in delivering high-quality and reliable project components for the prestigious HS2 initiative. ## Notice BBV is establishing a soft landscaping & ecology Framework to engage the market in delivering activities included within the scopes of works shall be drawn from the activities listed below: NG 3001 General NG 3002 Weed Control NG 3003 Control of Rabbits and Deer - Protection of planting through guards or fencing NG 3004 Ground Preparation - Vegetation clearance - Subsoil treatment - Topsoil cultivation NG 3005 Grass Seeding, Wildflower Seeding and Turfing - Conventional seeding - Hydraulic seeding NG 3006 Planting - Compost/ fertiliser - Planting pits, beds and trenches - Setting out - Hedgerow planting - Planting Whips, transplants & shrubs - Stakes, ties, tubes & guards - Planting trees - Mulches, ground preparation - Wildflower planting - Replacement of failed or defective plants NG 3007 Grass, Bulbs and Wildflower Maintenance - Species Rich Grassland - Acid Grassland - Heathland - Neutral Grassland - Calcareous grassland - Wet grassland - Ecological mitigation pond - marginal seeding - Grassland Natural regeneration - Amenity grassland - Top dressing & fertiliser - Grass cutting - Species rich grassland/ wildflower areas - Lineside grassland - Grassland natural regeneration - Bulbs and perennials maintenance NG 3008 Watering NG 3009 Establishment Maintenance for Planting - Watering - Firming - Pruning - Tree accessories - Mulching - Weed control NG 3010 Maintenance of Established Trees and Shrubs - Weed control - Pruning - Climbing plants - Hedgerow maintenance - Arboriculture - Tree felling - Thinning and coppicing - Scrub control in grass NG 3011 Management of Waterbodies - Weed control - Silt - Reedbeds & marginal plants NG 3012 Special Ecological Measures - Pond construction & lining - Hibernacula construction - Reptile basking banks - Invertebrate banks - Bat boxes, towers & houses - Barn owl towers & boxes - Amphibian fencing: Installation, Maintenance & Removal - Reptile fencing: Installation, Maintenance & Removal - Artificial badger setts - Artificial otter holts - Bird mitigation (sand martin banks, king fisher tubes, hobby nests etc.) & Boundary fencing The selected partners will be responsible for the full delivery of each work category, including quality assurance, ensuring that all project requirements are met with precision and reliability. This framework offers a significant opportunity for contractors and suppliers to play a pivotal role in a major infrastructure project, contributing innovative and effective solutions across all key work areas. Additional information: . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779fe2ef-c563-40f2-8630-cd07fad304ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI HS2 | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 2LP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas - 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways ## Release History - 6 Mar 2025 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779fe2ef-c563-40f2-8630-cd07fad304ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779fe2ef-c563-40f2-8630-cd07fad304ee 6th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=91245361 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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