--- title: "ESPH SB Owlsbury Park SANGS Works (ESPH231)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad48da6a-112c-4f08-b250-f905eb88f47a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad48da6a-112c-4f08-b250-f905eb88f47a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad48da6a-112c-4f08-b250-f905eb88f47a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad48da6a-112c-4f08-b250-f905eb88f47a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2018-01-16" --- # ESPH SB Owlsbury Park SANGS Works (ESPH231) Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad48da6a-112c-4f08-b250-f905eb88f47a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad48da6a-112c-4f08-b250-f905eb88f47a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad48da6a-112c-4f08-b250-f905eb88f47a.json) ## Summary Wealden District Council, through SE Shared Services, is conducting an open tender for the "ESPH SB Owlsbury Park SANGS Works" project located in Uckfield, South East England. This initiative focuses on creating a 70-acre Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGS) to alleviate the pressure on the nearby Ashdown forest. Key dates include the tender deadline on 16th February 2018, with the contract period set to commence on 17th April 2018 and running until 30th June 2019. The procurement process is classified under landscaping work, with the contract falling within the works category and engaging mainly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping and ecological restoration, particularly those equipped to handle outdoor construction and maintenance projects. Suitable competitors may include contractors with experience in creating recreational spaces, managing ecological habitats, and implementing sustainable landscaping practices. The focus on creating a diverse and accessible green area will require businesses that can deliver innovative design and ensure high-quality workmanship throughout the project's duration. ## Notice Wealden District Council obtained a 70 acre site on the outskirts of Uckfield to form a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGS) mitigating the effect of new development on nearby Ashdown forest. The aim of a SANGS is to provide an alternative area of recreational green space, to divert a growing population from using the Ashdown Forest and damaging its delicate ecosystem by increased recreational pressure. The space has to appeal to a wide variety of users while appearing to be a natural environment, able to sustain footfall, both in terms of interest and the ability to remain viable and accessible during the winter months. Works will include the following: - Fencing including acoustic fencing - All weather footpaths and tracks - Tree and hedge planting - Ground modelling including formation of extensive earth bunds, creation of a pond, swales, ditches, etc - Wildflower meadows and swathes - Installation of signage, benches, wayfinders, educational boards, etc all as specified - Creation of amphitheatre feature During this period the contractor will also be responsible for all aspects of grounds maintenance to phases 1 and 2 of the site including formative pruning of the orchards. Additional information: For more information on how to apply for this contract please visit 'http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing' and search for 'ESPH231' in the opportunities section. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d3a80b-8903-40f4-b564-9a3d195d274b | | 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 | 16 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN27 2AX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Wealden | | Electoral ward | Hailsham Central | | Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112700 - Landscaping work ## Release History - 16 Jan 2018 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d3a80b-8903-40f4-b564-9a3d195d274b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d3a80b-8903-40f4-b564-9a3d195d274b 16th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing' - http://www.wealden.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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