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title: "Felixstowe Hydrocycle Ltd is an innovative, farmer led, water supply and management company working in partnership with the Environment Agency, the Local Authority and Drainage Board to bring sustainably sourced fresh water supplies onto the Felixstowe Peninsula. Felixstowe Hydrocycle Ltd has been formed by 5 local farmers to install a 12km pipeline to allow the recycling of drainage water back to farm reservoirs. The business has been successful in securing a 2Seas ERDF grant to help finance the project. This grant is called \"FRESH 4 C'S\" and in this Felixstowe Hydrocycle Ltd is partnered by Belgium and Dutch companies, as well as Suffolk County Council, Environmental Agency"
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# Felixstowe Hydrocycle Ltd is an innovative, farmer led, water supply and management company working in partnership with the Environment Agency, the Local Authority and Drainage Board to bring sustainably sourced fresh water supplies onto the Felixstowe Peninsula. Felixstowe Hydrocycle Ltd has been formed by 5 local farmers to install a 12km pipeline to allow the recycling of drainage water back to farm reservoirs. The business has been successful in securing a 2Seas ERDF grant to help finance the project. This grant is called "FRESH 4 C'S" and in this Felixstowe Hydrocycle Ltd is partnered by Belgium and Dutch companies, as well as Suffolk County Council, Environmental Agency

Buyer: FELIXSTOWE HYDROCYCLE LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f158d42-0cc4-4efc-97e8-fd8d0a469372

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## Summary

Felixstowe Hydrocycle Ltd is conducting a tender for the installation of a water transfer system aimed at improving water management on the Felixstowe Peninsula, situated in the East of England. The procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, has a deadline for submissions set for 29th May 2020. The overall value of the project is estimated to be £755,000, with a minimum contract value of £650,000. The project is scheduled to award the contract by 15th June 2020, with installation commencing in late July 2020 and completion expected by 31st January 2021. This opportunity falls within the agricultural and construction industry categories, enhancing sustainability in local farming practices.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and water management solutions. Companies that fabricate relevant infrastructure or offer innovative engineering approaches are particularly well-suited to apply. There is potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to participate. The procurement is managed under an open procedure, which encourages competition and transparency, making it an advantageous prospect for businesses looking to expand their market presence and collaborate on sustainable projects benefiting the local community.

## Notice

This contract covers the installation of a water transfer system from a lagoon close to an IDB drainage pump at the northern end of the Kings Fleet to reservoir filling hydrants on land between the Kings Fleet and Bucklesham. For this project Felixstowe Hydrocycle Ltd has been formed and is funded by five members of the local farming community and an EEC grant. Local authorities including Suffolk County Council, Anglian Water, IDB, Suffolk Wildlife, English Nature, and ESWAG have an interest in this scheme as a means to better use, to the benefit of the whole of the local community, land drainage water which would otherwise be lost to the sea. The system design comprises:- Twin abstraction floating transfer pumps with self cleaning eel screening from the lagoon. Pumping station and twin booster pumping, variable speed pump controls and monitoring system. Twin 200mm dia PVC pipes, each approximately 12,km long. Five reservoir filling remotely operated hydrant assemblies. Associated road crossings and pipeline valving. System monitoring, remote alarm and meter readings to a mobile phone. The project is being managed for Felixstowe Hydrocycle Ltd by John Patrick. Contact details:- Tel - 07866448083 email - john@felixstowehydrocycle.co.uk It is anticipated that a tender and contract for the work will be negotiated and confirmed by June 15th 2020, with an installation start date late July 2020 and a contract completion date and system start by 1st January 2021. Contractors are invited to provide prices, installation schedules and any alternative, similar or equivalent materials, ideas and proposals they may have for the implementation of the whole project . Any change or variation from this specification, proposed by the contractor, is to be detailed, with costings, to the clients representative for consideration and approval. Within 2 weeks of being awarded the contract the successful contractor will be required to provide full details and drawings of their preferred method and means of fulfilling each part of the work to be carried out. Tenders will be evaluated, compared and assessed by the clients representative and the Felixstowe Hydrocycle Ltd board of directors to assess the most advantageous overall submission, but not necessarily the lowest price.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f86a60d-efb5-400f-b312-ba25dd1028a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £755,000 |
| 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 | FELIXSTOWE HYDROCYCLE LTD |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP4 3QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Rushmere |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f86a60d-efb5-400f-b312-ba25dd1028a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f86a60d-efb5-400f-b312-ba25dd1028a6
  1st May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.felixstowehydrocycle.com

## Provenance

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