--- title: "CBC-1676-LV-KW Langford Meadows Boundary Fence" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1848e68-a337-4538-b2e1-9cc831d4eea0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1848e68-a337-4538-b2e1-9cc831d4eea0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1848e68-a337-4538-b2e1-9cc831d4eea0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1848e68-a337-4538-b2e1-9cc831d4eea0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-22" --- # CBC-1676-LV-KW Langford Meadows Boundary Fence Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1848e68-a337-4538-b2e1-9cc831d4eea0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1848e68-a337-4538-b2e1-9cc831d4eea0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1848e68-a337-4538-b2e1-9cc831d4eea0.json) ## Summary The Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "CBC-1676-LV-KW Langford Meadows Boundary Fence". This project falls under the industry category of Fences. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on May 30, 2024, and a contract period running from June 1 to June 30, 2024. The total contract value is £14,495. The project requires a company to install a boundary fence at Langford Meadows, with works to be completed preferably before June 16, 2024. This tender by the Central Bedfordshire Council offers business growth opportunities for companies specializing in works related to fences, repair and maintenance services, and boundary boxes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses need to ensure compliance with specifications and deadlines outlined in the tender to secure this valuable opportunity for growth and collaboration with the council. ## Notice Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Tim Buckingham to carry out Langford Meadows Boundary fence o Posts - 1.8m x 125mm x 75mm accurately spaced at 1.8m centres. Where possible posts are to be driven in. Where not possible, holes should be as small as possible and be re-filled with earth and well rammed. o Rails - 3.6m x 100mm x 38mm evenly spaced. Rails are to be butt-jointed on the centre-line of posts. Joints to be staggered. o Strand of high tensile barbed wire to be added at height of xx between top and middle rails o Any exposed ends must be treated with wood preservative. o Nails - 40mm galvanised, where a rail joins or passes a post it must be fixed with two nails 2 nails per rail o Exact line of existing fence to be followed o Tie into existing fences to the north and south Materials o Timber posts must be BS 8417 Use class 4 (in ground contact) with desired service life of 30 years. Certificate of treatment or other documentary proof will be required o If pointed posts are used, treatment must take place after pointed. o Rails - to be treated to BS 8417 Use class 3 o Barbed wire - double strand heavy duty o Nails to comply with BS 729 o Staples - 40mm. Positioned diagonally in grain of wood. Not driven fully home. General 1. Successful contractor is responsible for checking services on site and liaising with the relevant body to accommodate works. 2. Access is via Langford Mill. There is a weight restriction of 2 tonnes. 3. The fence marks the boundary between Langford Meadows (CBC owned) and the riverside land owned by Biggleswade Hitchin and District Angling Association. Consent has been granted by BHDAA to work from the riverbank side. This area is to be left secure at all times, so field gate should be replaced first. 4. There is a public footpath along the BHDAA land. Access to this path must be maintained at all times. Any required closures must be agreed in advance of works and at contractor's own cost. 5. Successful contractor must submit a satisfactory risk assessment prior to works commencing 6. Site and any materials must be left in a safe state at the end of each day and at the end of works 7. Access across Henlow Common and Langford Meadows Local Nature Reserve is unlikely due to wet nature of the site. 8. Vehicle movements to be kept to a minimum, with respect to residents at Langford Mill. 9. Any damage to access route or BHDAA land to be restored at contractor's own cost 10. Works to take place as soon as possible but ideally before June 16th 2024. 11. Working in wet weather should be avoided to minimise damage to ground Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5dd9ccf-ab40-4423-9b30-5c52e06c4c5f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,495 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34928200 - Fences - 44423720 - Boundary boxes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 22 May 2024 at 08:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5dd9ccf-ab40-4423-9b30-5c52e06c4c5f - 22 May 2024 at 08:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5dd9ccf-ab40-4423-9b30-5c52e06c4c5f - 21 May 2024 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5dd9ccf-ab40-4423-9b30-5c52e06c4c5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5dd9ccf-ab40-4423-9b30-5c52e06c4c5f 22nd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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