--- title: "Earby Pilot Site - Future opportunity notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5013c259-4ea3-4508-b251-24a1a268e2ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5013c259-4ea3-4508-b251-24a1a268e2ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5013c259-4ea3-4508-b251-24a1a268e2ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5013c259-4ea3-4508-b251-24a1a268e2ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-10-10" --- # Earby Pilot Site - Future opportunity notice Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5013c259-4ea3-4508-b251-24a1a268e2ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5013c259-4ea3-4508-b251-24a1a268e2ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5013c259-4ea3-4508-b251-24a1a268e2ff.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Earby Pilot Site - Future opportunity notice" is being conducted by the Environment Agency, focusing on Natural Flood Management measures within the urban planning and landscape architectural services industry. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract duration of three months commencing in April 2019, and the associated pilot works are set to take place at a farm in Earby, Lancashire. A future notice is expected to be published on 1 January 2019, providing further details for interested contractors. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess experience in landscape restoration and ecological management. Businesses specialising in the creation of sustainable environments, including those with capabilities in planting, construction of fences, and habitat management, would be well-suited to compete for this project. The evaluation criteria will assess quality, technical competence, and value for money, fostering a competitive landscape for innovative and environmentally conscious bidders. ## Notice The Environment Agency is developing a large programme of Natural Flood Management (NFM) measures across the River Aire Catchment as part of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme, Phase 2, Project. The planned NFM programme is landscape scale. It will provide a minimum reduction of 5% off the flood peak in Leeds through a variety of measures which include - Woodland creation: increasing tree canopy across the catchment. - Land management: run off reduction via various means, including in urban areas. - River and flood plain restoration: storage ponds and re-meandering, amongst others. As part of this project, the Environment Agency is delivering some pilot sites in 2018/2019. One of which is in Earby, Lancashire. To enable the development and delivery of this project, the Environment Agency is seeking a suitability experienced contractor to deliver Natural Flood Management measures on a farm in Earby. Works may include: - Creation of ponds; - Creation of wetland scrapes; - Planting shrubs, hedgerows and trees; - Construction of fences, and - Construction of woody dams. Tenders are likely to be evaluated on quality, price and value for money. As part of the quality element, the following attributes are likely to be considered: - Suitable resource availability and technical competence to undertake the works; - Evidence of experience in delivering successful landscape restoration projects, which have included habitat creation and appropriate management of sensitive landscape and ecological features on site; - Evidence of experience in working with farms and individual land owners; - Necessary systems in place to manage environmental and sustainability impacts of operations. E.g. ISO14001; - Provision of a high quality customer focussed service, demonstrated with client testimonials, and - Being competent under CDM Regs 2015. The contract is likely to be for a period of 3 months commencing in autumn 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5135a39a-b5ea-4deb-aaa6-9ef1b6f067d2 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS11 9AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 71420000 - Landscape architectural services - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2018 at 12:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5135a39a-b5ea-4deb-aaa6-9ef1b6f067d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5135a39a-b5ea-4deb-aaa6-9ef1b6f067d2 10th October 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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