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title: "Dyke Slubbing at Woodwalton Fen NNR- 2023"
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# Dyke Slubbing at Woodwalton Fen NNR- 2023

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcf52768-6983-493c-938c-4d7afbe9cda7

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Dyke Slubbing at Woodwalton Fen NNR- 2023" project led by Natural England involves desilting biologically valuable ditches at Woodwalton Fen NNR in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a contract period from 30th September 2023 to 31st December 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. The main procurement category is works. Businesses interested should note that the deadline for quotations submission is 25th June 2023 at 09:00.

This tender by Natural England presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in site preparation works in the East of England region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can engage in environmentally sensitive projects that require expertise in ecologically aware desilting processes. The contract period extends from 30th September 2023 to 31st December 2023, offering a clear timeline for project delivery and potential business expansion.

## Notice

Desilting of biologically valuable ditches at Woodwalton Fen NNR. Around 2.4km of ditches, 1.5-2.5m across and 1-2m deep require desilting this year between September and November. Due to very high conservation value of the site works must be undertaken in an extremely ecologically sensitive manner. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to tristan.colaco@naturalengland.org.uk by 09:00 on 25/06/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to tristan.colaco@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d80a7d-175d-4330-b7a8-856c3c9c223d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 1 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,140 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE26 2RS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Ramsey |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEN DITCHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2023 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d80a7d-175d-4330-b7a8-856c3c9c223d
- 8 Jun 2023 at 14:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f5fa0c-eaa1-428b-8356-bb7daeda3dc8
- 8 Jun 2023 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f5fa0c-eaa1-428b-8356-bb7daeda3dc8
- 25 May 2023 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f5fa0c-eaa1-428b-8356-bb7daeda3dc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d80a7d-175d-4330-b7a8-856c3c9c223d
  22nd December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f5fa0c-eaa1-428b-8356-bb7daeda3dc8
  8th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/872d084b-b008-4b5d-9a7d-441682c7a002
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc4fce05-6fab-4b40-8011-13a7eaea226c
  T & Cs template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/692a809e-9ac1-4ace-849a-981799d40c06
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2512bf96-a0d6-4c6c-a24e-89a5b3a56635
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5d72adb1-90e2-4114-bffe-0d5936dbaac4

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