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title: "GB-Watford: Cassiobury Park Wetland Restoration Works"
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# GB-Watford: Cassiobury Park Wetland Restoration Works

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53efc79c-6562-4b8a-95e1-f5e496b6b000

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## Summary

The Watford Borough Council is currently inviting tender applications for the "Cassiobury Park Wetland Restoration Works," aimed at restoring a wetland habitat in Cassiobury Park located in Watford, Hertfordshire. This project, classified under flood-prevention works, involves desilting channels and creating various river features, with the initial phase set to commence in November 2021. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 6 August 2021, as the procurement process follows a selective method under a restricted procedure. The total value of the contract is estimated at £500,000, with a minimum requirement of £100,000. 

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in environmental restoration projects and contribute to local biodiversity. Companies specialising in flood control, river maintenance, or ecological restoration would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, benefitting from the growing focus on sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives in the public sector. 

## Notice

Tenders are to be invited for the restoration of a wetland habitat in Cassiobury Park on the River Gade in Watford, Hertfordshire. The works comprise restoration of the former watercress beds (a designated Local Nature Reserve) in to a biodiverse habitat, along with creating a number of river features such as meanders, riffles and backwaters. A large part of the works involves desilting channels to the former water cress beds and making bunds on site. This is a two phase process with initial works commencing in November 2021. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. This is an Expression of Interest phase - Please see attached Expression of Interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb6a0e5-bb51-4335-94e8-847c44aba632 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 8 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
- 45246100 - River-wall construction
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb6a0e5-bb51-4335-94e8-847c44aba632

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bb6a0e5-bb51-4335-94e8-847c44aba632
  23rd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Cassiobury-Park-Wetland-Restoration-Works/X3R68UDT56
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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