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title: "Remediation of contamination at Natural England's Bolton Fen site"
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# Remediation of contamination at Natural England's Bolton Fen site

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9df44e6f-e7f6-4f67-b755-ebd8af14531e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Natural England (NE) seeking a contractor for the remediation of contamination at the Bolton Fen site, located approximately 13 miles north-east of Carlisle in Cumbria. This project falls under the construction works category, specifically focusing on demolition, site preparation, and clearance. The open tender was published on 20 June 2019, with the tender period ending on 27 June 2019. Contractors are expected to commence work between 3 July 2019 and 2 August 2019, with a detailed scope including waste removal and site safety preparation. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental remediation, waste management, and construction works. Companies with expertise in demolition, site clearance, and hazardous material removal would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of the Defra Network eTendering Portal indicates a structured procurement process that provides a supportive avenue for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in public contracts, thus enabling potential growth and collaboration in the sector.

## Notice

The Authority Natural England (NE) require a contractor to cover CDM on making the Bolton Fell Moss former factory site safe for visits by the public. Budget covered by LIFE13 NAT/UK/000443 project. NE are seeking a supplier to clear a site of both suspected non-hazardous and hazardous waste. The Works comprise of the following:- - Removal of Non-Hazardous wastes from Site; - Removal of Hazardous Wastes from Site; - Reducing existing Walls/Footings/Kerbs from previous buildings to surrounding slab levels; - Demolition and Removal of Portacabin; - Infilling of two Lagoons and removal of associated barriers; and - Locating, emptying, sealing and capping of two potential septic tanks. The Site is located approximately 13 miles north east of Carlisle and about 8 miles north-west of Brampton in Cumbria. To arrange a site visit please contact Deborah Land on either mobile: 07789 944202 or email Deborah.land@naturalengland.org.uk. The start and end date of works are proposed between 01/07/19 - 31/07/19. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817b307a-babb-434d-a270-b3398513a1db |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2019 - 2 Aug 2019 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45111100 - Demolition work
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45222110 - Waste disposal site construction work
- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2019 at 09:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817b307a-babb-434d-a270-b3398513a1db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817b307a-babb-434d-a270-b3398513a1db
  20th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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