--- title: "Downs to the Sea and Improving Pulborough and Amberley Projects at RSPB Amberley Wildbrooks" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86c1f03c-0484-4652-96a5-ea6f87f5e009" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86c1f03c-0484-4652-96a5-ea6f87f5e009" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86c1f03c-0484-4652-96a5-ea6f87f5e009.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86c1f03c-0484-4652-96a5-ea6f87f5e009.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS" published: "2026-03-31" --- # Downs to the Sea and Improving Pulborough and Amberley Projects at RSPB Amberley Wildbrooks Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86c1f03c-0484-4652-96a5-ea6f87f5e009 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86c1f03c-0484-4652-96a5-ea6f87f5e009) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86c1f03c-0484-4652-96a5-ea6f87f5e009.json) ## Summary The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is inviting tenders for the "Downs to the Sea and Improving Pulborough and Amberley Projects at RSPB Amberley Wildbrooks," located in West Sussex within the South Downs National Park. The project aims to restore wetlands that are crucial for wildlife and ecosystem services, tackling issues amplified by climate change. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with environmental improvement works as the main focus. The procurement method adopted is a competitive quotation below threshold, allowing for limited, targeted engagement. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 12th May 2026, with a contract period slated from 1st July 2026 to 31st October 2026, valued at £300,000. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in environmental management and rehabilitation, particularly those specialising in wetland restoration and infrastructure improvement. Companies with expertise in enhancing hydrological control and habitat restoration can significantly benefit by participating. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria, emphasizing the inclusivity of the project towards smaller enterprises capable of delivering specified environmental improvement works. The project not only supports biodiversity but also boosts local economic activity by engaging enterprises capable of handling such niche environmental undertakings. ## Notice RSPB Amberley Wildbrooks is a large wetland reserve located in West Sussex. It sits within the South Downs National Park and is part of the Arun Valley. The majority of the reserve is made up of wetland which is designated SSSI, SPA, SAC and Ramsar. The wetland is important for both wintering waders and wildfowl and breeding birds such as Lapwing and Redshank. Over the last 10 years, infrastructure on the site has been gradually declining. With the added pressure on increases in winter flood events and pressure form Fallow Deer, this decline has been rapid in recent years. The Downs to the Sea and Improving Pulborough and Amberley projects aim to restore the wetlands. Work to culverts will improve access and hydrological control. This will allow better grazing and control of water. Installation of a corral and new fencing will allow better grazing and reprofiling ditches where Anisus vorticulus are found will enhance habitat for this rare snail. This work will help make the site more resilient to the wetter winters and drier summers we are seeing as a result of climate change. Wet features and scrapes will help hold water during drier times and replacing broken culverts will create better water flow and control. Downs to the Sea has been established as a multi-partner project, led by the South Downs National Park Authority, to tackle these issues with the aim of helping to restore and protect crucial ponds and wetlands that are instrumental in nature recovery and resilience to climate change at scale, providing multiple ecosystem services: water for homes and farms, flood storage, wildlife habitat and recreation. The project will also connect with underserved audiences and those most vulnerable to health and wellbeing problems in the area and leave a legacy that highlights and supports the need for recovery and resilience in our communities, for both people and nature. The RSPB projects included in Downs to the Sea will see vital restoration works on a string of functionally connected nature reserves down through the Arun Valley. Work will focus on improving lowland wet grassland across the RSPB sites to benefit RSPB priority species (breeding waders and wintering wildfowl). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90988b70-58b0-4b54-9dea-82063fbc11b4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS | | Locality | SANDY | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG19 2DL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Sandy | | Westminster constituency | North Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation ## Release History - 31 Mar 2026 at 11:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90988b70-58b0-4b54-9dea-82063fbc11b4 - 31 Mar 2026 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90988b70-58b0-4b54-9dea-82063fbc11b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90988b70-58b0-4b54-9dea-82063fbc11b4 31st March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17b8c16b-f56f-44ff-975c-c9a3f638716c Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f41b4f4-6e5c-4abd-a904-ed1d7848ca87 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9a91e27-2068-41eb-8c51-f20b914cf3c4 Pre-construction Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38cd1171-0804-4d7b-880d-0dd5cbb64f2f Groundwork Schedule from FRAP application detailing material volumes and specifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8f5cfa1-1326-44a9-957c-e8202d27b413 Design and Access Statement from FRAP application - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcac3d28-8962-483e-8bd8-917daa0e724c Design Specifications as submitted for the FRAP. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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