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title: "Growing Goss ERDF Project: River Fal re-naturalisation"
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# Growing Goss ERDF Project: River Fal re-naturalisation

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd15b065-8c89-4d95-bb6d-c6cae2a87867

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## Summary

The "Growing Goss ERDF Project: River Fal re-naturalisation" is an initiative led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed at restoring important wetland habitats within Goss Moor National Nature Reserve in the South West of England. The project has been financed through the European Regional Development Fund with a total budget of £196,248. The contract for this tender is currently in the award stage, having been active since December 16, 2019, and will run until March 31, 2022. The tender period closed on September 17, 2019, after being published on August 14, 2019. It's classified under environmental improvement works and uses an open procurement method, allowing for broader participation from vendors.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services and conservation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in wetland restoration, habitat management, and environmental consultancy would be particularly well-suited to contribute to the project's objectives. By engaging in such projects, businesses can not only expand their service offerings but also enhance their reputation in the growing field of sustainability and environmental protection.

## Notice

Natural England, through its Growing Goss project, has received funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (Priority Axis 6: Preserving and Protecting the Environment and Promoting Resource Efficiency) to restore this iconic site. The objectives Growing Goss are to deliver better conservation status of 577ha of nationally and internationally important wetland habitats within Goss Moor National Nature Reserve (NNR) and its surroundings. The project will contribute to ERDF Output Indicator C23, delivering more than a third of national total target of 1459ha. Over a three year period the project aims to: - Re-naturalise the headwaters of the River Fal where historic artificial drains and canalised channels have damaged wetland habitats. - Implement sustainable management of invasive willow scrub creating open habitat and corridors connecting mosaics of wetland, wet grassland and wet woodland habitats. - Develop capability to deliver conservation grazing to enhance existing areas of open habitat and manage areas of habitat restored through willow scrub clearance, preventing scrub re-growth. This will also re-connect currently isolated patches of open habitat. - Provide practical conservation volunteering opportunities for volunteers and improved countryside access trails, including provision of a new Access for All trail. 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/dc101580-f06b-49b2-850f-d0b3bdafa2e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,248 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,248 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JBA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2020 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc101580-f06b-49b2-850f-d0b3bdafa2e4
- 14 Aug 2019 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb992f05-b62f-4517-8c1f-7995e819faa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc101580-f06b-49b2-850f-d0b3bdafa2e4
  3rd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb992f05-b62f-4517-8c1f-7995e819faa2
  14th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c723a8ca-03d9-4fd5-afc1-9d5eb98c6d63
  n/a

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