--- title: "Foresters Lodge River Restoration and Wetland Creation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad60" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ad60" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ad60.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ad60.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-04" --- # Foresters Lodge River Restoration and Wetland Creation Buyer: NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad60 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ad60) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ad60.json) ## Summary The North York Moors National Park Authority is inviting tenders for the "Foresters Lodge River Restoration and Wetland Creation" project. This initiative seeks an experienced environmental contractor to undertake extensive environmental improvement works, including the creation of a floodplain, the installation of in-channel woody deflectors, and the excavation of new channels and scrapes, to enhance climate resilience. The project is located in Helmsley, United Kingdom, under the industry category of environmental improvement works, with a tender deadline set for 6th July 2026. This procurement is currently in the tender stage and follows an open competition process with a maximum budget of £60,000 (inclusive of VAT). This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental construction, flood management, or habitat restoration. Businesses with expertise in watercourse engineering, flood risk management, or wetland creation could find this project particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, with the evaluation criteria prioritising both quality (60%) and price (40%). The contract period will commence on 24th August 2026, concluding on 30th October 2026, providing a well-defined scope and timeline for interested bidders to plan and execute efficiently. ## Notice The purpose of this brief is to seek the services of an experienced Environmental Contractor. The contractor will: 1.Undertake the works provided within the Design Report (available in supporting information) with regards to the creation of a benched 2-stage floodplain and channel, installation of in-channel woody deflectors and contour swale creation. 2.Bench out the floodplain on the right-hand bank of the existing watercourse and excavate a new sinuous second flow channel. This will be fed by hillslope drainage and higher flows from the beck via bankside scrapes and placement of in-channel woody material targeting spate events typically Q4/5). The upper bench of the two-stage floodplain channel will activate during a Qmed event (approx. 1 in 2 year return period). Combined these features will reduce impacts of channel incision, reduce erosive forces during high flows and promote sediment deposition. 3.Excavate series of scrapes and floodplain pools within the new floodplain. 4.Fell designated trees and fix root plates/trunks into the bank to create woody deflectors in the existing watercourse that will divert flow at Q4/5 events into the floodplain. 5.Excavate a series of interconnected contoured scrapes throughout the wider site which will divert existing drains and springs into the newly dug channel. These features will improve retention onsite increasing the resilience of habitats during drought conditions. They will also improve attenuation during high intensity rainfall events, increasing the overall climate resilience of the reach. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052754-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | HELMSLEY | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO62 5BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Helmsley & Sinnington | | Westminster constituency | Thirsk and Malton | | Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works ## Release History - 4 Jun 2026 at 11:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052754-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052754-2026 4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643638 Appendix A: Flood Risk Assessment - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643640 Appendix C: Biodiversity Net Gain Report - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643641 Appendix D: Designer Risk Assessment - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643644 Appendix E: Location Plan - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643648 Appendix E: Exisiting Site Layout - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643649 Appendix E: Proposed Site Layout - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643651 Appendix E: Cut and Fill Volumes - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643653 Appendix E: Cross Sections - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643654 Appendix E: Woody Deflector Details - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643655 Appendix E: Scrapes & Wetland Designs - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643656 Design & Access Statement - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643657 Restoration Design Report - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643658 Tender Document: Description of Works and How to Submit the Tender Application - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643659 Construction Method Statement - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=643664 Appendix B: Ecological Impact Assessment ## Notice URLs - http://https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk - http://www.mytenders.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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