--- title: "GB-Watford: Waterfields River Improvement Capital Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-96af0059-d9d5-4c62-aa5a-54dc0d05d41a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96af0059-d9d5-4c62-aa5a-54dc0d05d41a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96af0059-d9d5-4c62-aa5a-54dc0d05d41a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96af0059-d9d5-4c62-aa5a-54dc0d05d41a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-21" --- # GB-Watford: Waterfields River Improvement Capital Works Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96af0059-d9d5-4c62-aa5a-54dc0d05d41a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96af0059-d9d5-4c62-aa5a-54dc0d05d41a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96af0059-d9d5-4c62-aa5a-54dc0d05d41a.json) ## Summary Watford Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the "Waterfields River Improvement Capital Works" project, part of the ten-year initiative "Rediscovering the River Colne". This project aims to improve the river environment in Watford by enhancing biodiversity, accessibility, and flood management. The location for the work is Waterfields Recreation Ground, Shaftesbury Road, Watford, WD17 2RG. This tender is in the "Tender" stage with a submission deadline of 19th September 2024, and expected contract work from 11th October 2024 to 28th February 2025. The procurement is open with a total value of £500,000, under the industry category of river regulation and environmental improvement works. This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those experienced in environmental and water management projects. Potential activities include tree thinning, installation of in-channel structures, riverbank re-grading, and planting native shrubs, suitable for businesses with knowledge in landscape architecture, environmental engineering, and construction. Securing this contract can expand your portfolio in public works and environmental sustainability projects, establishing your business as a key player in local government initiatives. ## Notice The Watford Borough Council (WBC) ten-year programme, 'Rediscovering the River Colne', is a ground-breaking programme that aspires to bring the River Colne back into the heart of Watford Town and its residents. It will see the river become an asset within the borough, contributing positively to the lives of local people and wildlife, increasing access, biodiversity and amenity value. The project will provide sustainable solutions to the issues affecting the river and also seek to regenerate the public spaces it flows through. The intention is to provide a healthy riparian corridor, with clean water, diverse wildlife and low flood risk/water stress, that is accessible to all and of high amenity value. This project continues WBC's investment into improving their parks and open spaces, is referenced as a priority in the Mayor's manifesto and is embedded in WBC's corporate plan. The scheme brings together the aspirations of a number of different stakeholders including water companies, government agencies, charities, anglers, conservationists and is engaging with local residents and businesses. We are seeking to procure a contractor to deliver the capital improvement works alongside Waterfields Park in Watford. The works are outlined within the tender documents and describe the requirements in full. the Outline activities are Address: Waterfields Recreation Ground, Shaftesbury Road, Watford, WD17 2RG *Tree thinning and tree/scrub removal works *Installation of in-channel flow deflectors *Installation of in-channel floating vegetated shelves *Re-grading of a stretch of riverbank and planting of marginal plants *Shallow scrapes within the floodplain and seeding *Planting an area with native shrubs Please return your tender documents in accordance with the instructions and the dates as stated in the notice. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e91b00-4d29-43bc-bc10-4acd44d831c4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works - 45246100 - River-wall construction - 45246200 - Riverbank protection works - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works ## Release History - 21 Aug 2024 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e91b00-4d29-43bc-bc10-4acd44d831c4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e91b00-4d29-43bc-bc10-4acd44d831c4 21st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Waterfields-River-Improvement-Capital-Works/8JYZGU2J86 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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