---
title: "Rewilding the Old Lea River"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069033"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069033.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# Rewilding the Old Lea River

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069033

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hackney has completed a procurement process titled "Rewilding the Old Lea River," aimed at restoring the ecological function and appearance of the Old Lea River. This award phase focuses on agricultural, forestry, and related services and was concluded with an active contract awarded to Gideon Corby. Initiated as a tender, the process concluded with contract signing on 1st April 2026, and contract activity officially commenced on 30th April 2026. The project is categorised under public authority - sub-central government and operates within the Hackney region, UKI41, with the contract slated to end on 31st December 2027.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the agricultural, forestry, and environmental sectors, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in ecological restoration and sustainable land management. The project's focus on rewilding and climate resilience can attract businesses engaged in natural habitat restoration and landscape management services. The procurement method, specified as "Below threshold - unknown," suggests an approachable bidding environment, making it well-suited for smaller, local firms aiming to expand their service offerings and secure government contracts.

## Notice

This project seeks to help restore the Old Lea, as far as possible, in both appearance and ecological function, transforming it into a cleaner, healthier, naturally flowing and more climate-resilient waterway. Rewilding interventions will mimic key natural processes typically driven by beaver activity, large herbivores, and woodland river dynamics, including tree fall, decay, and storm-driven channel change. These processes support habitat complexity, improve water quality, and strengthen ecological resilience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040455-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,622 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY |
| Locality | HACKNEY |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 1DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GIDEON CORBY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040455-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040455-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hackney.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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