--- title: "Medmerry Islands Restoration" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d9888da-4ed2-4efa-9207-02e258070d2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d9888da-4ed2-4efa-9207-02e258070d2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d9888da-4ed2-4efa-9207-02e258070d2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d9888da-4ed2-4efa-9207-02e258070d2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS" published: "2024-09-19" --- # Medmerry Islands Restoration Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d9888da-4ed2-4efa-9207-02e258070d2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d9888da-4ed2-4efa-9207-02e258070d2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d9888da-4ed2-4efa-9207-02e258070d2b.json) ## Summary The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is initiating the Medmerry Islands Restoration project, focusing on restoring 0.8 hectares of shingle within the Medmerry nature reserve. Classified under site preparation work (CPV code: 45100000), this initiative will involve mechanical clearance and redepositing of the shingle, cutting vegetation, and installing a seasonal predator exclusion fence. The tender process is active, with the submission deadline set for 28th October 2024, and the project is scheduled to start on 3rd February 2025. Situated in Sidlesham, England (postcode PO20 7NX), this procurement invites businesses to help deliver significant seascape-scale nature restoration as part of the wider Solent Seascape Project. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially those experienced in site preparation and mechanical excavation work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. With a clear focus on ecological restoration and habitat creation, companies with expertise in environmental projects, mechanical plant operations, and fencing solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. Completing this project will not only enhance the Medmerry reserve but will also bolster the contractor's portfolio with significant conservation success, potentially leading to further opportunities within the RSPB and other similar projects. ## Notice The primary aim of this project is to restore 0.8ha of shingle on a series of four islands within our Medmerry nature reserve by mechanical clearance and redepositing the top 20cm of shingle to form fresh, bare substrate. This will be accompanied by the cutting of a buffer layer of vegetation to ground level next to the shingle, the cutting of patches in a further area beyond this, and installation of removable fence posts for a seasonal predator exclusion fence. Amphibious plant machinery will most likely be needed for access. Full details can be found on the attached documents. This project is being funded and delivered as part of the Solent Seascape Project, an ambitious 5 year project that aims to deliver significant seascape scale nature restoration within the Solent. Along with other elements nationally, they also form part of our Species Coastal and Wetlands Programme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d7db07-e9bd-4d34-b605-0dce4e9e6993 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - RSPB Tender Policy | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS | | Locality | SIDLESHAM | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO20 7NE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Sidlesham with Selsey North | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45100000 - Site preparation work ## Release History - 19 Sep 2024 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d7db07-e9bd-4d34-b605-0dce4e9e6993 - 17 Sep 2024 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d7db07-e9bd-4d34-b605-0dce4e9e6993 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41d7db07-e9bd-4d34-b605-0dce4e9e6993 19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6913341f-379d-46f4-a572-9a1896840f4b Cover Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df3e61aa-d141-4f0d-8424-b142dfd3aa08 Tender document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d80cde40-8ef9-448e-8057-715a5052b72c Restoration study - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1779e0d3-754e-4211-a747-98d245fe5127 UXO - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3230a45-2f10-427b-b2ad-a7c43b3ccf91 Detailed Contour map - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/769151fd-4d12-4ea1-8822-9e87bb8897a5 Medmerry DSM ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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