--- title: "New Water Main at Alice Holt Research Centre, Farnham, Surrey" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7307e19b-3049-4867-922c-5050bd8cce16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7307e19b-3049-4867-922c-5050bd8cce16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7307e19b-3049-4867-922c-5050bd8cce16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7307e19b-3049-4867-922c-5050bd8cce16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2018-10-01" --- # New Water Main at Alice Holt Research Centre, Farnham, Surrey Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7307e19b-3049-4867-922c-5050bd8cce16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7307e19b-3049-4867-922c-5050bd8cce16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7307e19b-3049-4867-922c-5050bd8cce16.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission has initiated a public procurement process for the installation of a new Water Main at the Alice Holt Research Centre located in Farnham, Surrey. This project, which falls under the construction industry category, is currently in the award stage. The tender, identified as FR/0500, was published on 1st June 2018, and suppliers were required to express their interest by 25th June 2018. The anticipated duration of the contract begins on 8th August 2018 and concludes on 23rd December 2018, with an estimated contract value of £250,000 and a minimum value of £150,000, procured through a limited competitive quotation method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms specialising in water and sewage pipeline work. Businesses that have expertise in directional drilling techniques, efficient project management, and installation of water systems would find this tender particularly suitable. With the Forestry Commission as the contracting authority, potential suppliers can take advantage of the chance to engage in environmentally focused projects that align with public sector goals. Interested businesses should connect with the buyer, Jim McGivern, via email to gather more insights and potentially attend the Bidder Briefing Day. ## Notice Forest Research is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery and installation of a new Water Main at its Alice Holt Research Station in Farnham. Replacement of the existing perimeter ring main, which runs around the site with numerous connections to various buildings and residential units; the latter are considered to be in serviceable condition and therefore will need to be [re]connected to the new ring main. New Water Meters are to be installed to the residential units. It is anticipated that the new main will be installed using directional drilling techniques to minimise disruption and this work undertaken during normal weekday working. Connections to the main buildings will have to be undertaken out of normal hours, at weekends The system has been fully Designed and Specified and a full set of Contract Documents are be available. The works will be procured under a JCT Minor Work Contract. Please express your interest in this tender to Jim McGivern by email ( jim.mcgivern@forestry.gsi.gov.uk ) by Monday 25th June 2018 and to register for attendance at the Bidder Briefing Day (see ITT document for more information). Additional information: Suppliers must express their interest in this tender by Monday 25th June. To express an interest please email: jim.mcgivern@forestry.gsi.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8780d294-da93-4086-b546-7229f1fe7d2a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2018 - 16 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £254,000 | | 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | SURREY | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU10 4LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | East Hampshire | | Electoral ward | Binsted, Bentley & Selborne | | Westminster constituency | East Hampshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CELTIC SURVEYS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines ## Release History - 1 Oct 2018 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8780d294-da93-4086-b546-7229f1fe7d2a - 1 Jun 2018 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198f991f-5ec3-4843-8128-ca13c5db33ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8780d294-da93-4086-b546-7229f1fe7d2a 1st October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/198f991f-5ec3-4843-8128-ca13c5db33ea 1st June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1556ecad-a9c1-4c1b-8f13-520af519df52 Invitation to Tender Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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