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title: "Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve Reed bed scrub clearance"
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# Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve Reed bed scrub clearance

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b10c191d-0257-476c-b3ca-909850140fcc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the reed bed scrub clearance at Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve is being managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender, titled "Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve Reed bed scrub clearance," falls under the environmental works category within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 30th November 2017 and is currently in the award stage, with an active contract awarded on 16th January 2018, valued at £50,000. The contract period spans from 21st January 2018 to 23rd February 2018. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental works, particularly those specialising in ecological management and habitat restoration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the requirements emphasise the importance of carefully managing sensitive ecological sites. With the critical timeframe and ecological sensitivity involved, businesses with experience in scrub removal and environmental improvement projects would be particularly advantageous in this tender process.

## Notice

Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve, is managed by Natural England, and is of international importance for its wildlife as a Site of Special Scientific Importance (SSSI) and part of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Area (SPA). The requirement is to set up and initiate a programme of scrub cutting from a series of internationally important reed bed habitats found at Shapwick Heath NNR. Due to the sensitive nature of the site and breeding bird interest it is critically important for the project to be completed within the suggested timeframe. The works are required in the particular locations because the reed beds are being encroached by scrubby vegetation including but not exclusively limited to willow (various species), birch and alder. These woody species are effecting the quality of the reed bed habitat in question and reducing breeding opportunities for nationally important birds including bittern, marsh harrier and bearded tit. These works will provide a long term benefit to these and other reed bed species within the NNR. The work is focused on the areas of '70 Acres' and 'Meare Heath' (see Appendix A) which are particularly important for the breeding birds, along with invertebrates and botanical assemblages. In particular, this contract will involve carefully accessing the sensitive reed bed sites following a predetermined route and then completing the necessary works (described in the specification in more detail). 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/a1d1e45a-1a9d-430d-a3be-c03952cae7e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2018 - 23 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALASKA ECOLOGICAL CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
- 92533000 - Nature reserve services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d1e45a-1a9d-430d-a3be-c03952cae7e6
- 30 Nov 2017 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6752624-ed3a-4f5d-a3f5-521294bfd0ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d1e45a-1a9d-430d-a3be-c03952cae7e6
  18th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6752624-ed3a-4f5d-a3f5-521294bfd0ae
  30th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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