--- title: "Forest nursery site development Opportunity - Horizontal well, field drainage and associated drain" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-935f72c3-bb65-4249-8a0d-3bb7f03da325" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-935f72c3-bb65-4249-8a0d-3bb7f03da325" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-935f72c3-bb65-4249-8a0d-3bb7f03da325.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-935f72c3-bb65-4249-8a0d-3bb7f03da325.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2020-07-14" --- # Forest nursery site development Opportunity - Horizontal well, field drainage and associated drain Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-935f72c3-bb65-4249-8a0d-3bb7f03da325 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-935f72c3-bb65-4249-8a0d-3bb7f03da325) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-935f72c3-bb65-4249-8a0d-3bb7f03da325.json) ## Summary The public procurement process regards a tender opportunity for the development of the Woodside Forest Nursery site, issued by the Forestry Commission in Bristol, England. This tender focuses on essential works including horizontal wells and field drainage, classified under ground-drainage work and related activities. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00 noon on 31st July 2020. Interested suppliers are encouraged to confirm their interest ahead of this deadline. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ground-drainage, construction, and environmental engineering. Companies equipped with trenching machinery capable of operating at significant depths, along with experience in horizontal well installations, would be particularly well-suited to submit offers. Additionally, membership in relevant industry associations, like the Land Drainage Contractors Association, can enhance a supplier's competitiveness in this procurement process. ## Notice Expressions of Interest: WOODSIDE FOREST NURSERY SITE DEVELOPMENT Forestry England is seeking Expressions of Interest regarding development of Woodside Forest Nursery Site, to include horizontal well, field drainage and associated drain. The purpose of this notice is to test the market and gain an idea of how many suppliers have the capability of carrying out this work. If you wish to express interest in the scope (detailed below), please send an email to Christine Hunt at Christine.hunt@Forestryengland.uk. no later than 12:00 noon, 31st July 2020. Your response should confirm that you have the capability to meet the below scope & would be interested in tendering for this opportunity if it is advertised. Responses will be reviewed - this may mean asking further questions verifying your capability. This will assist in confirming if a tender will be issued. Scope: This Forestry England project for the initial development of Woodside Forest Nursery Site requires: * Trenching machinery capable of depths up to 5.8m * Experience and expertise in horizontal wells * Membership of the Land Drainage Contractors Association or equivalent body would be adventitious The project incorporates: A horizontal well * 300m long 5.5m deep * Capable of supplying 50m3/hr * Secure housing for pump equipment * Powered by mains or generator * Detailed specification will be supplied at tender Field drainage * 16.2ha of field to be drained * Minimum cover depth of 0.8m, maximum depth expected to be 1.5m * Using slotted plastic land drainage pipe to BS4962, * Ranging in diameter from 80 to 200mm. * Option of drain wrap (pending results of soil analysis). * Silt chamber to be constructed to accommodate main outfall and incorporate a gate valve. * Drainage scheme is to follow supplied design plan. Drain * Levels to be set in accordance with issued plans and to be checked during construction. * Installation of 300mm diameter pipe, approximately 130m long. * Lain on prescribed bedding. * Connection from field drainage silt chamber to low profile headwall at outfall with grate and cast-iron flap valve. * Trenching to be backfilled and made good. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d104ab-87b6-442b-825b-2fbe4b94f7c2 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111240 - Ground-drainage work - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work - 45232451 - Drainage and surface works ## Release History - 14 Jul 2020 at 15:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d104ab-87b6-442b-825b-2fbe4b94f7c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d104ab-87b6-442b-825b-2fbe4b94f7c2 14th July 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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