--- title: "Clearance of Scrub & Trees" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90db629b-d08d-4aee-8ea9-bf66359fbd72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90db629b-d08d-4aee-8ea9-bf66359fbd72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90db629b-d08d-4aee-8ea9-bf66359fbd72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90db629b-d08d-4aee-8ea9-bf66359fbd72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-12-06" --- # Clearance of Scrub & Trees Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90db629b-d08d-4aee-8ea9-bf66359fbd72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90db629b-d08d-4aee-8ea9-bf66359fbd72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90db629b-d08d-4aee-8ea9-bf66359fbd72.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "Clearance of Scrub & Trees". This initiative falls under the environmental services category and is focused on restoring the Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses and Wem Moss NNRs located near Whitchurch, Shropshire, and Wrexham in Wales. The tendering process is at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 19th December 2019. The associated contract period will commence on 6th January 2020 and end on 31st December 2020. This procurement follows an open method procedure below the threshold. This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in ecological restoration and land management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the project’s nature and the emphasis on sustainable practices. Engaging in this contract could allow businesses to expand their project portfolio and contribute to significant environmental conservation efforts. ## Notice The Marches Mosses BogLIFE project (LIFE15 NAT/UK/000786) is a five year project running from 1st October 2016 to 31st December 2021. The project aims to restore Britain's 3rd largest lowland raised bog within the Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses and Wem Moss NNRs near Whitchurch, Shropshire and Wrexham in Wales. The LIFE project is led by Natural England working in partnership with Natural Resources WWales and the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. The multi-million pound project is supported by an EU LIFE and HLF grant The site lies in Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses Special Area of Conservation, four miles south-west of Whitchurch, see Map 1. Bidders are invited to tender for clearing scrub & trees and stump treating/coppicing (as specified) from sections: 28.1 & 27.1 Fenn's Moss, 19.2,19.3,19.6,18.2 & 47 Bettisfield Moss & South-West Whixall Moss. See Maps 2.1-2.5: Map 2.1 - C2 Woodland Clearance of Trees & Scrub on Sections 28.1 & 27.1 NE Fenns's Moss Map 2.2 - C2 Stump Treatment of Trees & Scrub on South-West Whixall Moss Map 2.3 - C2 Stump treatment of Trees & Scrub on Bettisfield Moss South-West 18.2 Map 2.4 - C2 Stump treatment of Trees & Scrub on Bettisfield Moss South 18.2 & 47 Map 2.5 - C2 Stump treatment of Trees & Scrub on Bettisfield Moss 19.2,19.3 & 19.6 Vehicular access will be shown on maps 2.1-2.5. As long as conditions allow, ATV/tracked machine access will be possible on the main tracks on site and along parts of some of the tracks within the sections. The use of bog-mats or brash tracks will be required in most areas for operational use. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27231d68-2af1-45e2-9019-ca222570f3a0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2019 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27231d68-2af1-45e2-9019-ca222570f3a0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27231d68-2af1-45e2-9019-ca222570f3a0 6th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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