--- title: "Environment Agency Landscape Requirements" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f1e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f1e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f1e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f1e5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-03-11" --- # Environment Agency Landscape Requirements Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f1e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f1e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f1e5.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is conducting a tender titled "Landscape Services for the Environment Agency (North East, North West, Midlands)" focused on landscaping and maintenance services across various regions. The procurement process is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline of 15 November 2021. This contract, divided into three regional lots, encompasses projects that require the establishment and aftercare of landscaped areas, which is vital for environmental protection. The total contract period spans approximately up to nine years based on specific lot requirements, with systematic evaluation criteria in place, including price as a key factor for awarding contracts. This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape gardening and environmental maintenance services. Enterprises involved in planting and aftercare, particularly those who can demonstrate compliance with environmental regulations and possess the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts. Given the urgency stemming from previous procurement challenges, companies are encouraged to prepare compliant submissions that align with the detailed requirements set forth in the procurement documentation. ## Notice Lot 1 - Midlands: i) Bromford - Implementation and 5 years establishment aftercare maintenance. ii) Wychall Reservoir - Implementation and 5 years establishment aftercare maintenance. Lot 2 - NE & Torksey: i) B8 York - Clementhorpe to Sports field - Implementation and 5 years establishment aftercare maintenance. ii) Bentley Ings Pumping Station - 5 years establishment aftercare maintenance. iii) Humber Hull Frontage - Years 2 to 5 establishment aftercare maintenance. iv) Torksey - Implementation and 5 years establishment aftercare maintenance. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Landscape Services - Midlands Lot contains 2 projects: BROMFORD. Implementation & 5 Years Establishment Aftercare. The Bromford and Castle Vale flood risk management scheme includes a series of embankments and sections of flood walls along the River Tame corridor between Hurricane Park in Bromford, and the Castle Bromwich business park in Castle Vale, covering an approximate distance of 4 km along the river length. - Supply and planting of 88,827 bulbs. - Implementation and establishment aftercare of 355 heavy standard trees, including the requirement of biodegradable tree protection tubes. - Implementation and establishment aftercare of 77m of hedgerow. - Aftercare maintenance of 29,942m2 wildflower area. - Annual litter picking and top- up of mulch. - Installation of 3 backless benches. WYCHALL RESERVOIR MITIGATION PLANTING. Implementation & 5 Years Establishment Aftercare. As part of the mitigation, 250 No. trees will be planted at 5 No. sites within the Kings Norton (North) Ward of Birmingham. - Provision, maintenance and temporary warning signage during site works. - Supply, planting and establishment aftercare of 250 light standard trees. - Supply and maintenance of tree protection accessories. - Annual maintenance and top-up of mulch. Lot 2: Landscape Services - North East Lot contains 4 projects: 1) CLEMENTHORPE. Implementation & 5 Years Establishment Aftercare. The landscape works will be undertaken in Rowntree Park to the south of the scheme construction works and west of the River Ouse. - Provision, maintenance and temporary warning signage during site works. - Supply, planting and establishment aftercare of 15 extra heavy standard trees. - Supply and maintenance of tree protection accessories. - Annual maintenance and top-up of mulch. 2) HUMBER HULL FRONTAGE. 4 Years Establishment Aftercare (no Implementation). The flood defences stretch along more than four miles (7km) of shoreline from St Andrew's Quay Retail Park in the west to Victoria Dock Village in the east. As well as protecting homes, the work also protects major businesses in the city. - Establishment aftercare of 126 standard trees, 2,753msq ornamental shrub planting, 4,957msq amenity grass. - Annual litter picking and top-up of mulch. 3) BENTLEY INGS PUMPING STATION. 4.5 Years Establishment Aftercare (no Implementation). The Landscape works are spread across the Pumping station and Areas 1, 2 and 3 are to the North East of the Pumping station adjacent to Bentley Ings and the River Don - Establishment aftercare of 85 trees, including the maintenance of tree protection tubes; 286m of hedgerow. - Annual maintenance and top-up of mulch. 4) TORKSEY Implementation & 5 Years Establishment Aftercare. The project involves mitigation planting as part of the Torksey Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS) based around Torksey Lock, on the River Trent. Mitigation planting will be carried out at 4 No. sites near Torksey Lock and consists mainly of tree planting. - Cultivate, sow and initial cuts of 10,300msq grassed area (Provisional item). - Supply and planting of 143 containerised shrubs and 573 bare root trees, including material provided by Woodland Trust. - Establishment aftercare of trees, including the installation of tree protection tubes, and grassed areas. - Annual maintenance and top-up of mulch. - Install and maintain strained stock proof wire mesh fencing. Lot 3: Landscape Services - North West Lot contains 2 projects: 1) CARLISLE PHASE 1 9 Years Establishment Aftercare (no implementation) The landscape works are situated within the existing established Melbourne Park, which contains play areas, sports fields, BMX course, riverside walks, extensive tree planting and naturalised planting near the river. - Establishment aftercare of 85 heavy standard trees, 20m of hedgerow, - Aftercare maintenance of 7,000msq wildflower area, 10,550msq amenity grass, 6,430msq biodiversity enhancement area (all provisional items). - Annual litter picking and top-up of mulch. 2) RICKERBY 9 Years Establishment Aftercare (no implementation) The design of the Scheme has been considered to achieve the required level of flood protection and minimise, as far as possible, the potential impacts of the Scheme whilst respecting the views of local residents. Establishment aftercare of: - 38 feature trees, 576m of hedgerow, 14,914msq amenity grass, 2,090msq wildflower area, Ornamental planting - Annual litter picking and top-up of mulch. Bromford Implementation and 5 years establishment aftercare maintenance. Wychall Reservoir Implementation and 5 years establishment aftercare maintenance. B8 York - Clementhorpe to Sports field Implementation and 5 years establishment aftercare maintenance. Bentley Ings Pumping Station 5 years establishment aftercare maintenance. Humber Hull Frontage Years 2 to 5 establishment aftercare maintenance. Torksey Implementation and 5 years establishment aftercare maintenance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006775-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £650,757 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GROUND CONTROL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas ## Release History - 11 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006775-2022 - 29 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027255-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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