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title: "Boscawen Park Duck Pond Dredging"
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# Boscawen Park Duck Pond Dredging

Buyer: TRURO CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7ccbd8f-b0ae-4a1e-9be2-6b31f609da73

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## Summary

Truro City Council has initiated a tender process for the dredging of the duck pond at Boscawen Park, part of the wider Truro Town Deal's improvement works. This project, classified under the Construction work category (CPV code 45000000), aims to enhance the pond’s capacity for flood management and improve its ecological environment. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the tender is currently at the active stage with key deadlines including the final tender query submission by 12:00 noon on 6th September 2024. The tender period concludes on 20th September 2024 at 12:00 noon, and work is scheduled to commence on 30th September 2024, ending on 22nd November 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction and environmental firms, particularly those experienced in ecological assessments, dredging, and flood management. Businesses capable of addressing both the technical and environmental aspects of the project will find this endeavour valuable. SMEs looking to expand their portfolio by engaging in public sector contracts and those interested in contributing to community-enhancing projects should consider competing. The project promises not only financial gains with a value of £300,000 but also a partnership with Truro City Council, potentially leading to more future projects under similar town deals.

## Notice

Truro City Council have been successful in achieving grand funding to support improvement works to Boscawen Park as a part of the wider Truro Town Deal. An aspect of the wider masterplan in to undertake dredging works to the existing duck pond, which is currently utilised as attenuation for surface water run-off from the fields and land above. Over a prolonged period of time the duck pond has been subject to silt deposits reducing capacity of the pond. The Town Deal master plan includes to dredge the silt out of the duck pond, including silt trap, to improve habitat provision within the area and increase capacity of water that can be stored. The proposed works seek to improve flood capacity in the event of tidal surge and improve the public realm offering of the park. The duck pond at Boscawen Park is a key feature of the park's landscape, but it is currently facing significant issues due to silt build up, and structural damage to some stone banks. An initial survey has been undertaken along with a Preliminary Ecological Assessment, detailing the existing conditions of the pond and identifies areas in need of maintenance, repair, or further investigation to inform the scope requirements. Tenderers are required to submit their Tender Returns electronically in accordance with this ITT, comprising the completed Form of Tender set out in Appendix B1 along with all other information required in accordance with this ITT and set out below. Tender submissions should be issued in line with the requirements detailed on the Contracts Finder portal and should contain the contracts finder reference, submissions via email should be made to, thomasrees@wardwilliams.uk and liamaustin@wardwilliams.uk. Tender Responses must be Project specific and must cover all of the information requested in this ITT. In support of the final submission tenders are required to provide: * Completed Pricing Document as Appendix A1. * Confirmation of Overheads and Profit as Appendix A1. * The Completed Form of Tender set out in Appendix B1. * Certificate of non-collusion as Appendix B2. * Acceptance of Contract Terms and Conditions. * Acceptance of Liquidated Damages amount. * Response to technical criteria 1 to 4 as Section 3.5 of this document. * Summary of turnover and workload as Section 3.6 of this document. All tender correspondence and queries should be issued via email to thomasrees@wardwilliams.uk and liamaustin@wardwilliams.uk. using the tender query template in Appendix A of this tender document. Queries should not be raised to any other members of the Project team as this process will be managed by Ward Williams. Queries will be recorded and shared with all Tenderers unless commercially sensitive. Final tender queries must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 6th September 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb697e7-9bff-441a-8d5e-d2bf425ca936 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 22 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | TRURO CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR4 9LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Threemilestone & Chacewater |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2024 at 22:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb697e7-9bff-441a-8d5e-d2bf425ca936

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb697e7-9bff-441a-8d5e-d2bf425ca936
  26th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd69ab9e-35d1-4104-a8b0-5a4137184f57
  Boscawen Park - Duck Pond Dredging Invitation to tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb2e6c13-4a6f-4214-9a84-29dc97666394
  Pricing Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11e2d4dc-7355-466d-8585-51a47ea697b3
  Tender Clarifications Log
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85d6894c-b6c9-4e40-9914-2249ee89beea
  Form Of Tender and Non-Collusion Certificate
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f1053cc-deae-4778-ad9e-6aa6774c2d42
  Condition assessment and Briefing Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2a125b2-4d18-436b-97d9-702dc79b7306
  Preliminary Ecological Assessment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8085e419-3a15-473e-978a-0211d36be29a
  Location Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17a29ed3-7309-41e8-bf06-862531d395fd
  Contract Preliminaries
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/273f408f-3974-41fe-a13d-320dfbe2b00f
  Pre Construction information - Topographical Survey
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ae4ca19-12f6-49b4-9e00-34c9441971e0
  Preconstruction Information - Preliminary Ecology Assessment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a178b191-bd6c-42b8-8dfd-754dcb4ca70e
  Preconstruction Information - Underground utilities survey
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e4a7c79-06be-4b81-ac9f-0f51508c9897
  Preconstruction information - Ground investigation Part 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0542421e-d9a2-483e-b09f-b4402f302745
  Preconstruction Information Ground Investigation Part 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76b85f27-ac7c-4e01-b4ba-7f73ab4b1b9d
  Preconstruction information - Tree survey information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42cc060d-057d-4938-8e97-90e733d67c2e
  Preconstruction information - Tree survey information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50dea576-3810-41b5-9f15-dad267d6ba42
  Preconstruction information - Tree survey information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6f35636-0099-4fe0-b326-e7016fe983e5
  Preconstruction information - Tree survey information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f30ccda-ffcd-4c7e-998b-85fd540ecffa
  Preconstruction information - record drainage drawings
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cdcc2a2-0e3f-45fc-a7d4-89cd06d18fc4
  Preconstruction information - record drainage drawings
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8d10578-9976-41df-b91a-3c0591dc3895
  Preconstruction information - record drainage drawings
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afa40786-08f0-4de7-a930-5e12ecb9b56e
  Preconstruction information - record drainage drawings

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