--- title: "Kielder Salmon Hatchery Visitor Centre Refurbishment with Aquarium" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0a2846b-ceab-4027-b005-31be655c0cef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0a2846b-ceab-4027-b005-31be655c0cef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0a2846b-ceab-4027-b005-31be655c0cef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0a2846b-ceab-4027-b005-31be655c0cef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-01-25" --- # Kielder Salmon Hatchery Visitor Centre Refurbishment with Aquarium Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0a2846b-ceab-4027-b005-31be655c0cef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0a2846b-ceab-4027-b005-31be655c0cef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0a2846b-ceab-4027-b005-31be655c0cef.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of the Kielder Salmon Hatchery Visitor Centre, located in Kielder village, Northumberland. This project, classified under aquaculture services, aims to modernise the facility to enhance visitor experience and showcase local aquatic wildlife. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 7th February 2018. The project has a budget of £80,000 and will run from 22nd March 2018 until 28th September 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in design, construction, and aquaculture services, to engage in a project that benefits the local community and promotes conservation efforts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the initiative seeks innovative solutions to improve the visitor experience. Those with expertise in creating engaging educational exhibits or sustainable aquatic environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Kielder Salmon Centre (KSC), in Kielder village, Northumberland, is a Salmon hatchery and visitor attraction located within Kielder Water & Forest Park (KWFP). It is the largest conservation Salmon hatchery in England and Wales and also features freshwater pearl mussel breeding beds. The Environment Agency wants to refurbish and modernise the existing visitor centre at Kielder Hatchery site, to showcase the aquatic wildlife of the area. Kielder Hatchery is a free attraction that is open to the public daily from 10am to 4pm, April to September, and it is estimated that between 3,000 and 4,500 visitors visit each year. The experience currently comprises an indoor visitor centre space (approx. 9mx 4m) with audio-visual and graphic displays; and access to view the outdoor pearl mussel beds. The Visitor Centre is self guided so no extra staff are required. It is also possible to book visits in advance for larger interested groups and schools , to organise a guided behind the scenes tours of the main hatchery tanks and buildings and occasional guided visits to broodstock collection and smolt trap operations, however this is independent to the self-guided visitor centre experience Currently the signage looks tired, the touch TFT screens and the wall mounted TV no longer work and the video footage in the central display is in an old file format that cannot be updated This main objective of this project is essential maintenance and an improved and refurbished visitor experience based on feedback of current visitors asking to see the fish. The objective is to also enhance information accessibility and improve public and Visitor information on the site. Within the context of the Living Wild at Kielder project aspirations, the Centre team also aims to play a positive and active part in helping visitors and local people to enjoy, learn, share and immerse themselves in Kielder Water and Forest Park's wildlife and nature, while contributing to the long-term protection of the area's special species and habitats. The supplier is invited to develop and deliver proposals based on their expertise; within the agreed budget of PS80k this proposal should include a number of core items: Refurbished visitor centre with no Health & Safety hazards Improved visitor experience with a new aquarium fish tank displaying live fish / animals. Other elements as proposed by suppliers as part of their bid Innovative approach to design, taking into account the wide demographic of the centre users. In order to apply, please register with our e-tendering portal at: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5374c20-d669-499e-9bec-40820364689b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS11 9AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77800000 - Aquaculture services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2018 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5374c20-d669-499e-9bec-40820364689b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5374c20-d669-499e-9bec-40820364689b 25th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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