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title: "National Nature Reserves (Natural England) x 9 Major Build Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0369a9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# National Nature Reserves (Natural England) x 9 Major Build Programme

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0369a9

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## Summary

The United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is planning a tender for the "National Nature Reserves (Natural England) x 9 Major Build Programme." This construction project aims to upgrade nine National Nature Reserve bases across England to enhance operational capabilities and foster a deeper connection with nature. The projects encompass a mix of new build schemes, refurbishments, and a combination of both, spread across various locations in England. The total value of the project is £20 million, with individual construction values ranging from £1-5 million. Interested main contractors must submit responses to the questionnaire by 14th October 2022, with a completion target between 2023-2025, subject to planning and funding.

This tender presents opportunities for construction firms specialising in sustainable buildings and associated works. Successful bidders will need expertise in areas such as fit-out, services, drainage, access tracks/roads, and landscaping. The projects aim to achieve high BREEAM ratings, with a focus on sustainability. The procurement process follows a traditional route and will be managed under NEC4 ECC contracts. Businesses with experience in construction of educational and research buildings will find these projects particularly well-suited for growth and development.

## Notice

Natural England (NE) wish to upgrade nine of their National Nature Reserve (NNR) bases across England to improve their operational capability and allow them to connect more people with nature. Nine independent projects are currently in varying stages of concept design. There are currently 5 new build schemes, 1 refurbishment scheme, and 3 with an element of both. These are located across England. The majority of the new build elements are based on a modular design, though two are likely to be traditional blockwork. The intention of this PIN is to identify suitable main contractors who are interested in tendering for individual projects, packages of projects or all of the projects. Please email Stuart.Walters@Defra.gov.uk for the PIN/Questionnaire. Responses to the questionnaire have a deadline of the 14th October 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In broad terms, our requirement is focussed on construction firms primarily with expertise in sustainable buildings and associated works. (fit out, services, drainage, access tracks/roads, landscaping). All new buildings are aiming to achieve a BREEAM 'Excellent' rating, and all refurbishment schemes are aiming to achieve a BREEAM 'very good' rating. Budget Construction values of each scheme is between PS1-5m and it is intended that each project follow a traditional procurement route and let under an NEC4 ECC. The delivery programme is currently under review but it is the intention to complete all nine projects 2023-2025, subject to planning and sufficient funds. There are 9 single floor building projects being progressed at different locations (see table below). In general most are providing administrative space such as office, meeting room, classroom, with kitchenette and toilets. Some provide small bunk accommodation and some include operational space such as vehicle storage and workshop. Associated works include Fit out, services, drainage, access tracks/roads, landscaping. Operational activities will continue throughout construction. 1 Lindisfarne NNR Base - Northumberland (est 180sqm) New building - small science and research facilities adjacent to existing operational building. Overnight accommodation. Close proximity to railway requires blockwork construction. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. 2 Lower Derwent Valley NNR Base - North Yorkshire (est 220sqm) New Building - Office environment closely located to existing building. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. 3 Ingleborough NNR Base- North Yorkshire (est 100sqm) Existing barn with second floor incorporating office environment, workshop and vehicle storage - full refurbishment to improve conditions, incorporate standard services and improve sustainability. Still in development. 4 Monyash NNR Base - Derbyshire (est 600sqm refurb unknown) Two new buildings - one office environment, one operational including workshop and vehicle storage. Potentially some barn refurbishment. Still in development. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. 5 Thursley NNR Base - Surrey (est 360sqm) New building - office environment, workshop and vehicle storage. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. 6 Martin Down NNR Base- Hampshire (est 120sqm. Refurb changes to doors and security) New building - office environment. Existing barn upgrade with workshop and vehicle storage. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. New sub-station required. 7 Parsonage Farm NNR Base- Wiltshire (est 220sqm, refurb 600sqm and new barn 300sqm) New building - office environment. New hay barn. Existing buildings refurbishment including workshop and vehicle storage, meat & hygiene area, overnight accommodation. Building refurbishment This is a working farm. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. See additional information box for the last 2 projects: Additional information: 8 Yarner Wood NNR Base - Devon (est 100sqm) New Building - Office environment and demolition of existing building. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping. 9 Lizard NNR Base - Cornwall (est 160sqm) New building - office environment. Associated services, driveways, footways and landscaping.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026253-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 43310000 - Civil engineering machinery
- 43320000 - Construction equipment
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211100 - Construction work for houses
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
- 45214300 - Construction work for college buildings
- 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2022 at 14:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026253-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk

## Provenance

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