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title: "River Slea and River Witham In-Channel Habitat Improvement Works April 2022."
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# River Slea and River Witham In-Channel Habitat Improvement Works April 2022.

Buyer: SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3abeaf2-4c69-45eb-b600-b4b7aeac9df4

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## Summary

The South Kesteven District Council is procuring services for the "River Slea and River Witham In-Channel Habitat Improvement Works" project, which aims to address ecological needs through habitat enhancement across two locations in Sleaford and Grantham, England. This project has been re-launched with a revised budget and scope, now encompassing four projects, and it is funded by the European Structural Investment Fund. The opportunity was published on 8th April 2022, with the tender phase concluding on 4th May 2022. The contract duration is scheduled from 23rd May 2022 to 31st December 2022, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental protection and habitat improvement, especially those specialising in riverbank protection works, wildlife preservation, and nature reserve services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, capitalising on their expertise in delivering ecological and community-focused projects. Interested companies must conduct mandatory site visits independently and can express their interest via the ProContract portal.

## Notice

Please note: This procurement has been re-launched from an earlier case DN588393 due to changes required in the specification and budget. The scope of the project has reduced to 4 projects with a new budget. Bidders are required to once again express interest in this project via the ProContract portal. The Council requires tenders for the supply of goods and works in respect of in channel habitat creation and improvement works for the River Slea, Sleaford, and River Witham, Grantham. A specialist contractor is required to deliver habitat improvement and creation through bank softening and in channel works, including berm installation and the addition of gravel, along with delivering volunteering opportunities through the works. The project is match funded by the European Structural Investment Fund under their European Regional Development Fund funding stream, and the SKDC is required to follow the grant funders route to market and procurement thresholds. The contactor is required to carry out all 4 projects. The aims and objectives of this contract are: * To enhance ecological value through a series of 4 projects split by location, 2 along the River Slea in Sleaford and 2 along the River Witham, Grantham. * Details of the project are provided in Document 2. Appendix H includes site specific information for each of the individual projects. * Works include: * Berm Creation * Bank Softening * Installation of gravels * Tree Works * Volunteer Engagement Site visits are mandatory for this project and will not be supported by the Council. Bidders must make their own arrangements to conduct the site visit to satisfy itself on all elements of the projects, clarification questions on this procurement must be submitted via the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a88117f-b46f-4288-834d-c040ff614ff5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,290 |
| 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 | SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRANTHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG31 6PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | South Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Grantham St Wulfram's |
| Westminster constituency | Grantham and Bourne |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45246200 - Riverbank protection works
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 92533000 - Nature reserve services
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services
- 98342000 - Work environment services

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a88117f-b46f-4288-834d-c040ff614ff5
- 8 Apr 2022 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684d5d6f-ca6e-4899-a21b-d28535a02992

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a88117f-b46f-4288-834d-c040ff614ff5
  31st May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684d5d6f-ca6e-4899-a21b-d28535a02992
  8th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  To express interest in this project and download the tender pack, please visit the website address shown, selecting South Kesteven from the organisation list

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/

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