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title: "Floating Wetland Habitats"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b4d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Floating Wetland Habitats

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b4d

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## Summary

Salford City Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Floating Wetland Habitats," aimed at developing floating wetland habitats on the River Irwell. This procurement falls under the horticultural and aquaculture services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should note that the contract period is anticipated to start from 29th May 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027. A critical milestone in this procurement is the scheduled deadline for responding to a preliminary market engagement questionnaire by 1st June 2026, which will be conducted via Microsoft Forms accessible through The Chest portal. The total procurement budget is set at £300,000, with an expected outcome of procuring goods services above the threshold.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural products, horticultural services, and aquaculture services to expand their portfolios by collaborating on an environmentally impactful project. With a focus on creating sustainable wetland ecosystems, companies experienced in design and delivery partnerships in green projects will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality, ecological solutions to sub-central government bodies stand to strengthen their industry presence and establish long-term governmental partnerships through successful participation in this procurement process.

## Notice

SCC are looking for a design and delivery partner for a site on the River Irwell to develop floating wetland habitats.

### Planning Information

Responses to questionnaire delivered via a Microsoft forms, link available via the Chest.
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045504-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 77800000 - Aquaculture services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 15:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045504-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045504-2026
  18th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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