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title: "Contract for Stock Fencing and Associated Works for the Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project"
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# Contract for Stock Fencing and Associated Works for the Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9735b60-4e53-49b6-b73c-e590fbba7e75

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for stock fencing and associated works at six coastal sites under the Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project. The project is funded by the Species Survival Fund, which aims to tackle habitat loss and halt the decline in species abundance by 2030. The project is managed in partnership with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Natural England, and the Environment Agency. The procurement process, conducted using an open procedure, has now reached the award stage. The contract commences on 24 February 2025 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2025. The total value of the contract is £65,000, and the project aligns with the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in stock fencing and related environmental works. It especially suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By meeting the requirements of this contract, businesses can demonstrate their capability to handle government-funded environmental projects, thereby enhancing their portfolio and opening doors to future projects within the public sector. Participating in such tenders could result in increased visibility and reputational growth within the industry, and creates the potential for establishing long-term partnerships with local government agencies and environmental organisations.

## Notice

This Contract for the supply and installation of stock fencing, gates and associated works at six DCC owned coastal sites. Durham County Council is intending to appoint a single Contractor to carry out the works. The Coastal Grasslands Reconnected project is funded by the Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies to tackle habitat loss and halt the decline of species abundance by 2030. The fund is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency Please note that should the Council be unsuccessful in obtaining all / some funding the Project/Contract may be modified accordingly, (unless an alternative funding source is identified). Progression of this procurement exercise and any award of this contract opportunity will be conditional on confirmation of sufficient funds being available and/or modification of the Project requirements. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 24 February 2025. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30 April 2025. Additional information: Please access the tender documentation for free for full details of the specification and requirements via the NEPO Procontract www.nepo.org & access the tender using reference DN756318. If you have any problems accessing the documents via the system, please contact the NEPO Procontract helpdesk as detailed below. The E-tendering System Support is provided for Providers by the NEPO portal administration organisation Proactis. Please use the method below that is appropriate to the issue that you are experiencing. * Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (http://proactis.kayako.com) - To be used by Suppliers for non-time critical issues i.e. password resets / account queries, finding information, accessing the tender, etc. * Email (ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com) - To be used in same way as ticketing system. Any emails to this address will auto-log a support ticket on Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Please raise and queries via the Procontract messaging system but please note that both the NEPO helpdesk and the DCC offices are closed over the Christmas and New Year period and any queries submitted during this time will be responded to once the offices reopen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3e933e-c788-49df-bf6b-76e81b60698a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAYDENCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3e933e-c788-49df-bf6b-76e81b60698a
- 20 Dec 2024 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3067d372-615d-4153-a7a4-ced48c2ccb38
- 20 Dec 2024 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3823986-b60d-40bd-b10c-6e616df4af57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3e933e-c788-49df-bf6b-76e81b60698a
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3067d372-615d-4153-a7a4-ced48c2ccb38
  20th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3823986-b60d-40bd-b10c-6e616df4af57
  20th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayako.com
- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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