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title: "SOL - Smelly Brook 2"
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# SOL - Smelly Brook 2

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62b93d13-a176-4e87-bee8-b8c959fe1ade

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## Summary

The Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire authority is currently managing the procurement process for the tender titled "SOL - Smelly Brook 2". This project falls within the category of "River regulation and flood control works" and is located in Babbs Mill Park and Nature Reserve, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with submissions required by 4th June 2018. The contract is expected to commence from 18th June to 30th June 2018, with a budget between £40,000 and £75,000. The tender follows an open procurement method, and it has been funded through the European Regional Development Fund to support environmental preservation and resource efficiency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly for those specialising in horticultural services, riverbank protection, and ground-drainage works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the project which involves site excavation, planting of native species, and the construction of natural stone steps. Companies with experience in environmental projects and sustainable practices will be particularly well-suited to submit competitive bids.

## Notice

A tender opportunity for the second phase of wetland improvements to Smelly Brook. The works involve the excavation of a new Reed bed adjacent to Smelly Brook within Babbs Mill Park and Nature Reserve. Excavated material is to be transported via a haul route to another section of the park (Average 650 metres distance) where it is to be deposited, spread and blade graded. The new Reed bed is to be planted with Phragmites australis and there is a small amount of marginal and open water planting. The works also include the supply and construction of a double flight of informal natural stone steps and the supply and placement of new natural stone baffles/channel deflectors. The receptor site (where excavated material has been spread is to be sown with wildflower meadow seed as a separate contract. Funding for Smelly Brook 2 wetland improvements has been secured through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Priority 6: Preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be73cc4a-8c1a-40a9-92ea-7a10dea85d99 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be73cc4a-8c1a-40a9-92ea-7a10dea85d99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be73cc4a-8c1a-40a9-92ea-7a10dea85d99
  16th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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