---
title: "e-ITT for the provision of dredging and associated landscape works at Withy Woods, Lymington."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055839"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# e-ITT for the provision of dredging and associated landscape works at Withy Woods, Lymington.

Buyer: NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055839

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Withy Woods Dredging Works project, managed by New Forest District Council, has reached its award stage following an open competition. The project, located in Lymington, involves ecological enhancements of ponds within a public space through dredging and associated landscape work. This contract was initiated with a tender published in July 2025, with a submission deadline at the beginning of August. The contract was awarded in September 2025 to Ivel Aquatics Ltd, an SME based in Yeovil, with a total contract value of £167,212. The awarded works began in mid-September and are scheduled to be completed by mid-December 2025. The procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on dredging and remedial landscape activities, classified as below-threshold for open competition. The New Forest District Council, a sub-central government public authority, acts as the buying organisation, managing communication through their e-tendering platform.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in earthmoving, environmental conservation, and landscape management. SMEs like Ivel Aquatics Ltd, with capabilities in aquatic life relocation and environmental protection measures, are well-positioned to engage in such projects. Companies that handle ecological enhancements and dredging operations, especially those with experience in delivering environmentally-sensitive solutions, would find this type of contract beneficial for growth. The open competition framework used in this tender allows diverse businesses to participate, encouraging innovation and offering a platform for establishing partnerships with public entities like New Forest District Council.

## Notice

The Withy Woods Dredging Works project, commissioned by New Forest District Council, involves the ecological enhancement of two ponds within a public open space in Lymington. The primary scope includes dredging the small pond to improve water quality and biodiversity, with provisional works for the larger pond. Activities include aquatic life relocation, silt removal and on-site disposal through wetland creation or land spreading, installation of inlet screens, and environmental protection measures. The contractor is responsible for all design, permits, and execution, with a total contract period of 14 weeks starting mid-September 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058154-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £167,212 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LYNDHURST |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO43 7PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Lyndhurst & Minstead |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IVEL AQUATICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 13:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058154-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 11:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037073-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058154-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037073-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5394

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newforest.gov.uk/
- https://sebp.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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