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title: "Fromebridge Biodiversity Project, Fromebridge Wetlands"
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# Fromebridge Biodiversity Project, Fromebridge Wetlands

Buyer: STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c7b0b40-1480-420c-ab31-68ed028b9056

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## Summary

Stroud District Council has awarded a contract for the Fromebridge Biodiversity Project at the Fromebridge Wetlands. This project, classified under landscaping work for green areas and natural risk or hazard protection services, aims to enhance biodiversity, particularly for water voles. The contract, valued at £35,551, involves excavation, earthmoving to shape ponds, and limited pipework to manage water levels. The project commenced on 18 March 2025 and is scheduled to complete by 15 April 2025. The open procedure procurement process began on 13 February 2025 and concluded on 27 February 2025. The awarded supplier is Universal Aquaculture Limited.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental construction and landscaping, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Contractors experienced in biodiversity projects and wetland construction will find this opportunity suited to their expertise. The successful implementation of this project will enhance the contractor's portfolio, particularly in the niche market of aquatic habitat improvement and biodiversity conservation. Companies looking to expand in the green construction sector will benefit from such public procurement opportunities to gain recognition and build relationships with local councils like Stroud District Council.

## Notice

The Council seeks a single contractor to construct a wetlands pond system designed to enhance biodiversity, particularly for water voles and other wildlife. The project involves: * Excavation and earthmoving to shape ponds and create the wetland system. * Limited pipework to manage water levels and maintain hydrology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76838b13-0794-4426-b26e-92ada811534a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 15 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,551 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | STROUD |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL5 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Stroud |
| Electoral ward | Cainscross |
| Westminster constituency | Stroud |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSAL AQUACULTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45247130 - Aqueduct construction work
- 90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76838b13-0794-4426-b26e-92ada811534a
- 13 Feb 2025 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174c3f20-bd51-46b3-8f80-1364120067e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76838b13-0794-4426-b26e-92ada811534a
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174c3f20-bd51-46b3-8f80-1364120067e0
  13th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  South West Procurement Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stroud.gov.uk

## Provenance

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