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title: "Bowston Weir Removal River Kent SAC and SSSI"
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# Bowston Weir Removal River Kent SAC and SSSI

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de1086f1-ae2b-4e34-8a0a-f0eff3b6e938

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the removal of Bowston Weir as part of river restoration works on the River Kent, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. The tender, which falls under the category of "Weir construction work" and "Environmental improvement works," is classified as a limited procurement method with the award made without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract was awarded on 8th January 2018, with a value of £30,000, and spans from 1st May 2017 to 29th March 2018. The delivery location is in North West England, with the tender period concluding on 1st April 2017.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental improvement and construction works, particularly those capable of undertaking projects related to river restoration and weir removal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, given the nature of the work and the procurement method employed. Engaging in such contracts can pave the way for growth in a niche sector addressing ecological sustainability and infrastructure enhancement.

## Notice

Complete feasibility studies to deliver the removal of Bowston Weir and other associated river restoration projects including removal of Helsington Weir and Bannisdale river restoration, on the River Kent SAC/SSSI. This will contribute towards achieving favourable or recovering condition on the SSSI/SAC. 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/d9503aff-05ff-428d-838a-d12783406a52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 29 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH CUMBRIA RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45247220 - Weir construction work
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9503aff-05ff-428d-838a-d12783406a52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9503aff-05ff-428d-838a-d12783406a52
  12th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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