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title: "ESPH SB Owlsbury Park SANGS Works (ESPH231) - AWARD"
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# ESPH SB Owlsbury Park SANGS Works (ESPH231) - AWARD

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6360b4e2-f430-424f-aa6f-9df7d4b46754

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## Summary

The Wealden District Council, through SE Shared Services, has completed the procurement process for the award titled "ESPH SB Owlsbury Park SANGS Works (ESPH231)." This project, classified under landscaping work, involves the development of a 70-acre area near Uckfield to serve as a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace aimed at mitigating the recreational pressures on Ashdown Forest. The open procurement method initiated this tender, with the contract period spanning from 17th April 2018 to 30th June 2019. The tender period concluded on 9th March 2018, and the contract was awarded for a value of £1,146,807 to Chaffin Works.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on landscaping and environmental works. Companies specialising in ground modelling, tree planting, and maintenance of natural spaces, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find suitable prospects in this project. The requirement for diverse works, including installation of signage, benches, and creation of natural features like ponds and wildflower meadows, indicates various segments of the industry may align well with the needs of this contract.

## Notice

Wealden District Council obtained a 70 acre site on the outskirts of Uckfield to form a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGS) mitigating the effect of new development on nearby Ashdown forest. The aim of a SANGS is to provide an alternative area of recreational green space, to divert a growing population from using the Ashdown Forest and damaging its delicate ecosystem by increased recreational pressure. The space has to appeal to a wide variety of users while appearing to be a natural environment, able to sustain footfall, both in terms of interest and the ability to remain viable and accessible during the winter months. Works will include the following: - Fencing including acoustic fencing - All weather footpaths and tracks - Tree and hedge planting - Ground modelling including formation of extensive earth bunds, creation of a pond, swales, ditches, etc - Wildflower meadows and swathes - Installation of signage, benches, wayfinders, educational boards, etc all as specified - Creation of amphitheatre feature During this period the contractor will also be responsible for all aspects of grounds maintenance to phases 1 and 2 of the site including formative pruning of the orchards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd732cb6-dae6-47d6-b60a-0cd30d6ae764 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,146,807 |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHAFFIN WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2018 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd732cb6-dae6-47d6-b60a-0cd30d6ae764

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd732cb6-dae6-47d6-b60a-0cd30d6ae764
  17th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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