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title: "Peatland Hydrological Restoration Project on Goss Moor National Nature Reserve"
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# Peatland Hydrological Restoration Project on Goss Moor National Nature Reserve

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eae6000d-32df-4407-84c7-07f0db6340bc

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## Summary

The recent procurement process for the "Peatland Hydrological Restoration Project on Goss Moor National Nature Reserve" was managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in Peterborough, England. The project falls under the industry category of 'Nature reserve services' and had a contract value of £22,950. This open procedure was awarded on 17 January 2018, with the contract commencing on 22 January 2018 and expected to conclude by 20 March 2018. The tendering phase for bids closed on 20 December 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and construction works focused on hydrological management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited for participation, particularly those with expertise in ecological projects and habitat restoration. Winning this contract could enhance a company’s portfolio and reputation in environmental conservation, thus contributing to potential future growth in government and private sector contracts.

## Notice

Goss Moor National Nature Reserve (NNR), which comprises Goss and Tregoss Moors, is a large flat valley basin which forms the headwaters of the River Fal in Cornwall. The NNR is managed by Natural England's Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Area Team. The NNR is the largest remaining remnant of a once much greater area of wilderness stretching across mid- Cornwall. It contains areas of dry and wet heath, mire, fen and open water, and a diverse mix of wildlife habitats. The reserve's range of habitats and species has resulted in its being designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, National Nature Reserve and a Special Area of Conservation. Past ditching works and the 'canalisation' of the eastern section of the River Fal accelerate the movement of water across the site resulting in a surface drawdown in some areas. In 2011 a project to restore a 500 metre stretch of the River Fal at Tregoss was completed, this saw the river diverted out of its canalised channel onto the flood plain into a channel which encompasses a newly constructed shallow channel and sections of historic meanders. Further hydrological restoration in the form of naturalising flows in ditches and canalised river channels, and blocking much smaller drains is desirable. Such restoration will raise water tables and increase wetland habitat, this work will also enhance Goss Moor's role in regulating river levels therefore managing flood events on the River Fal. The required works will take place on the main River Fal channel (non EA) and two tributary channels of the River Fal. The requirement is to: - Install current deflectors into the River Fal channel to encourage and speed up the creation of meanders to increase channel length and therefore retention time within the River Fal on Goss Moor. - Install leaky woody dams into the two tributary channels which will raise water levels to reduce the drawdown effect of the channels on the surrounding fen, while still allowing passage of wate 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/1980a338-481e-4515-a209-d163bdb51de1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 20 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,950 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAND AND HERITAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92533000 - Nature reserve services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1980a338-481e-4515-a209-d163bdb51de1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1980a338-481e-4515-a209-d163bdb51de1
  18th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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