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title: "GB-Watford: River Colne - Design Improvement Works"
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# GB-Watford: River Colne - Design Improvement Works

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e231b310-c035-4954-983a-ec4480fa8e1a

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Watford Borough Council for the project titled "GB-Watford: River Colne - Design Improvement Works". This initiative falls within the environmental improvement works category and is located in Watford, United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 19th November 2021 at 10:00. The estimated contract value ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, and the project is expected to commence on 1st January 2022 and conclude by 30th April 2022. This tender follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental services, design, and project management. Companies capable of providing design, permitting, and consultation services for ecological improvements, such as backwater and pond creation and fish passage assessments, would be particularly well-suited. Engaging in this contract could enable participating businesses to expand their portfolios and enhance their experience in managing environmentally focused projects.

## Notice

Expressions of Interest are sought to address improvements to the River Colne in Watford. The requirements is for the design, permitting and consultation for three sites in South Watford from Oxhey Park to Lairage Land. The contractor appointed will be acting as Principal Contractor as per CDM requirements. Groundwork South will be acting as the contract administrator for the duration of the works In general, the services require the design for the following works; -Backwater and pond creation -Woody debris installation - Tree works - Fish passage assessment Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please see all information in the Expression of Interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb795163-0b0e-4b5e-86c8-1ef545ba2a51 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb795163-0b0e-4b5e-86c8-1ef545ba2a51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb795163-0b0e-4b5e-86c8-1ef545ba2a51
  5th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-River-Colne---Design-Improvement-Works/6XM2WVJWN4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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