--- title: "Downs to the Sea - Wet and Wadery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bf7c0e1-32d1-42a8-ad4b-79910a2b233d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bf7c0e1-32d1-42a8-ad4b-79910a2b233d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bf7c0e1-32d1-42a8-ad4b-79910a2b233d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bf7c0e1-32d1-42a8-ad4b-79910a2b233d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS" published: "2025-05-29" --- # Downs to the Sea - Wet and Wadery Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bf7c0e1-32d1-42a8-ad4b-79910a2b233d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bf7c0e1-32d1-42a8-ad4b-79910a2b233d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bf7c0e1-32d1-42a8-ad4b-79910a2b233d.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Downs to the Sea - Wet and Wadery" is conducted by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, focusing on environmental rehabilitation and civil engineering work. It targets the improvement of the wetland at RSPB Pulborough Brooks, West Sussex (postal code RH20 2EL), by installing hydrological structures to enhance water control and accessibility. This is an open procedure, active since its publication on 2nd May 2025, with the tender period closing on 2nd June 2025 at noon. The contract is valued at £90,000 and spans from 1st August 2025 to the end of October 2025. The tender status is currently at the amendment stage, ensuring potential adjustments before final commitments. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction and environmental projects, given the project's demand for expertise in water management and infrastructure upgrade. The project aims to create a sustainable habitat, aligning with the skills of businesses experienced in civil engineering and environmental rehabilitation. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for hydrological systems and solid track installations will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities, providing growth through a noteworthy project with a respected organisation. ## Notice The wetland at RSPB Pulborough Brooks has potential to be a haven for breeding waders and wildfowl. However, there is little control over water on the site. This means that during flood events in winter, water cannot leave site quickly enough. However, when the water levels do drop, they fall too far, and water becomes scarce. By installing 4 new hydrological structures, water control can be regained across the site to create ideal habitat for the flora and fauna found on the SSSI. Access around site is also very difficult which hinders management. Upgrading tracks so they are solid will make management possible in areas that are sometimes inaccessible. 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/3c6db34a-5320-4567-affc-e51e53b9bc22 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation ## Release History - 29 May 2025 at 13:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6db34a-5320-4567-affc-e51e53b9bc22 - 15 May 2025 at 13:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6db34a-5320-4567-affc-e51e53b9bc22 - 8 May 2025 at 08:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6db34a-5320-4567-affc-e51e53b9bc22 - 2 May 2025 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6db34a-5320-4567-affc-e51e53b9bc22 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c6db34a-5320-4567-affc-e51e53b9bc22 29th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52852d61-5920-4659-95d4-8d188a785dc4 Invitation to Tender Document covering: - Outline of Project - Procurement Procedure - Work Specifications including drawings and maps - Form of Offer - Terms and Conditions - Certificate of Bona Fide Offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ce3d8e3-2a04-4ad5-b5d4-5fecca74b12e Pricing schedule. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f0c9871-7c43-4aee-88f5-0a701cc75e59 Pre-construction Information including: - Key Project Information - Project Management Arrangements - Site location and hazard maps - Emergency Procedures - General Site Information - Site Specific Hazards - Habitat and Environmnetal Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e25838b-2473-46da-975a-3b33f04a0db7 UXO Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4497201c-597d-423c-a085-c2224a40fd72 Planning Permission for hydrological strcutures - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d5e55c4-7569-4f97-93f0-6ffe0cc32fd7 Anisus Vorticulus Mitigation Statement for Planning Permission - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebfcbd3d-999e-4f02-8d58-a582e41c59ac Pollution Prevention Plan for Site - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db40581e-5c8f-4065-804e-ccd293021168 Fire Risk Assessment for Site - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b1da77b-b51f-4301-aec8-76b5709027b7 UXO Emergency Response Plan - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1e246ce-f450-4aa1-8c23-aa7f3fd3375b Anisus vorticulus Class Licence - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c86bdee-3cf5-4d6b-b347-aee204f1a55a Anisus vorticulus Management Protocol - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55e870d7-ccdf-472f-8880-7702fe78a7b4 Clarification to question about eel pass spec. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27681f48-85d5-4664-b3d8-097bfb62a83d Clarification to all bidders questions ## Notice URLs - https://www.rspb.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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