--- title: "Contractor for scrub clearance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f8d61ee-b659-4113-9a67-f6cb83b7dbc8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f8d61ee-b659-4113-9a67-f6cb83b7dbc8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f8d61ee-b659-4113-9a67-f6cb83b7dbc8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f8d61ee-b659-4113-9a67-f6cb83b7dbc8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-09" --- # Contractor for scrub clearance Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f8d61ee-b659-4113-9a67-f6cb83b7dbc8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f8d61ee-b659-4113-9a67-f6cb83b7dbc8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f8d61ee-b659-4113-9a67-f6cb83b7dbc8.json) ## Summary Cumbria County Council is seeking a contractor for a scrub clearance project titled "Contractor for scrub clearance," part of the Dunes of Barrow initiative. This project, aimed at revitalising the important shingle and dune ecosystems on Walney Island near Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, anticipates completion by 28th March 2017. Interested parties must submit their applications by 17:00 on 16th January 2017. The procurement process is an open tender, classified under miscellaneous services with an approximate contract value of £10,000. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, landscaping, or ecological restoration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) will find this a suitable competition, especially those with experience in land management and conservation projects. Engaging in this contract could help firms expand their portfolio and establish further connections within the public sector. ## Notice Dunes of Barrow is a five-year project, funded by not-for-profit company WREN and delivered by Cumbria Wildlife Trust to reinvigorate the internationally important shingle and dune systems of Walney and Foulney Island. The project will restore large areas of currently degraded dunes to their former glory and improve conditions for some specialist species including breeding terns and ringed plovers, to rare plants and specialist invertebrates. Cumbria Wildlife Trust is seeking a contractor to undertake scrub clearance on South Walney Nature Reserve, Walney Island, near Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. Scrub is to be cleared from multiple locations in the area of land known as "West of Airfield" adjacent to Walney Island Airfield, and the North Walney NNR, to enhance and improve the existing dune heath. The total area of scrub clearance is approximately 5ha. Work must be completed by 28th March 2017. Please read attached contract description in detail before applying. Applications by 1700 on Monday 16 January 2017 Additional information: Dunes of Barrow North Walney NNR and West of Airfield area Scrub clearance Specifications 1. Background to Dunes of Barrow Project Dunes of Barrow is a five-year project, funded by not-for-profit company WREN and delivered by Cumbria Wildlife Trust to reinvigorate the internationally important shingle and dune systems of Walney and Foulney Island. The project will restore large areas of currently degraded dunes to their former glory and improve conditions for some specialist species including breeding terns and ringed plovers, to rare plants and specialist invertebrates. 2. Overview Scrub is to be cleared from multiple locations in the area of land known as "West of Airfield" adjacent to Walney Island Airfield, and the North Walney NNR, to enhance and improve the existing dune heath. The total area of scrub clearance is approximately 5ha, and the approximate locations are shown on the attached map. Specific details of the locations are to be discussed and marked on the ground during a mandatory site walkover, to be arranged. All cut material to then be chipped in-situ. 3. Timings Work must be completed by the 28th March 2017. 4. Requirements a. Description of works i. The contractor is to provide all labour, all equipment, and any other items necessary for the work. ii. The Contractor will provide day-to-day supervision of the work and will maintain close contact with the Dunes of Barrow Co-ordinator throughout the works. iii. The Contractor will provide all equipment, all fuel and maintain all equipment required for the completion of the project. iv. Treatment via cutting of all scrub within the area as shown coloured on the attached map and from the site visit. v. Vehicular access will be via the BAE North Walney airfield. Security is tight for access and BAE will require certain information to be discussed to the successful contractor. vi. The work site lies within an area designated as open access land. Contractors must ensure that the work is executed in a manner which takes account of the possible presence of members of the public and their dogs and adopt appropriate control measures; identified in their risk assessment. Contacts The Dunes of Barrow Co-Ordinator is Sarah Dalrymple South Walney Nature Reserve Barrow in Furness LA14 3YQ Tel: 01229 471066 Email: sarahd@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c92b4c-55b3-4085-aefc-92b4de0e4c1a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jan 2017 - 28 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | BARROW IN FURNESS | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA14 3YQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Walney Island | | Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 9 Jan 2017 at 11:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c92b4c-55b3-4085-aefc-92b4de0e4c1a - 9 Jan 2017 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c92b4c-55b3-4085-aefc-92b4de0e4c1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c92b4c-55b3-4085-aefc-92b4de0e4c1a 9th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf779c3e-2816-4aad-95bb-85924380560b Scrub clearance specifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95ddb18c-e5af-4558-98f3-f2c374b6e3e3 Scrub clearance map ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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