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title: "Upper Barle River Restoration Feasibility Study"
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buyer: "EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
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# Upper Barle River Restoration Feasibility Study

Buyer: EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f42be395-e241-4bcc-a730-463cce442ba1

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## Summary

The Exmoor National Park Authority has initiated a tender for the Upper Barle River Restoration Feasibility Study. This project aims to carry out river restoration in the upper Barle at Simonsbath, reconnecting the river with its floodplain to mitigate climate change impact and enhance water quality. The tender has an estimated value of £50,000 and falls under the "Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services" category. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 3rd June 2024 and a contract period from 14th July 2024 to 2nd December 2024.

This tender by Exmoor National Park Authority presents opportunities for small and voluntary sector enterprises looking to contribute to environmental conservation projects. Businesses in the fields of hydro-geomorphology, ecology, archaeology, and landscape & access are well-suited to compete for this tender. Companies interested in river restoration projects focused on ecological impact assessment, biodiversity net gain, and heritage preservation should consider bidding for this contract.

## Notice

The vision is to carry out river restoration in the upper Barle at Simonsbath, re-connecting the river with its historic floodplain and wider landscape, to help mitigate the impact of climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and to make more space for nature. In doing so, we aim to improve the condition of the River Barle SSSI The aims of the project are: a) To identify opportunities for reconnecting the river Barle with its floodplain just below Simonsbath, to enable a more naturally functioning river system to develop, with an improvement in river function, SSSI condition and creating opportunities for nature recovery. b) To investigate and model the hydrological and geomorphological impacts of different options, particularly in relation to implications for upstream channel morphology and potential consequences for flood risk management. c) To assess the impact of river restoration on existing habitats and species, including an ecological impact assessment and biodiversity net gain calculations. d) To assess the impact of river restoration on heritage interest on site. e) To assess the impact of river restoration on the wider landscape. f) To assess the impact of river restoration on access routes. The commission is separated into four specialisms: Hydro-geomorphology; ecology; archaeology; and landscape & access

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48847f0e-640d-4068-9b76-4bb2eb4ef6db |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2024 - 2 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DULVERTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA22 9HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Dulverton & Exmoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tiverton and Minehead |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48847f0e-640d-4068-9b76-4bb2eb4ef6db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48847f0e-640d-4068-9b76-4bb2eb4ef6db
  20th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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