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title: "Stepping Stones Nature Reserves Project"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115061"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-18"
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# Stepping Stones Nature Reserves Project

Buyer: NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115061

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## Summary

The Stepping Stones Nature Reserves Project is being undertaken by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, focusing on the repurposing of three disused sites into mini nature reserves to enhance local biodiversity. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 9th November 2021. The project falls under the "works" category and is due for completion by December 2021. In addition, businesses had the opportunity to submit their bids until 5th November 2021, with five bids received in total for this open tender.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for contractors specialising in environmental restoration, landscaping, and site clearance works, particularly those experienced in biodiversity projects. Companies that can demonstrate competence in handling ecological restoration activities and waste management will find this project aligns well with their capabilities and can contribute to their business growth in the public sector. With funding sourced from the Local Places for Nature initiative, this project aims to engage local communities, making it especially relevant for businesses intending to make a positive environmental impact while growing their service offerings.

## Notice

An award has been made by Neath Port Talbot Council for the following requirement:-Background:The Countryside & Wildlife Team (C&W Team) of Neath Port Talbot Council (the Council) have chosen three disused sites to repurpose into mini nature reserves as part of our Stepping Stones nature reserves project. This project intends to restore disused areas of grey into new green areas for biodiversity, allowing local communities to have greater access to, and interact with their local biodiversity. The project is funded through the Local Places for Nature fund.Project Overview:To remove areas of tarmac and fencing and replace that with 4 Inches of nutrient poor subsoil. Each site has specific requirements, on some sites the tarmac will be used to create mounds for hibernacula, with an additional layer of subsoil to cover these mounds. All waste material will be removed from site.Project Timescales:Scheduled to be completed by December 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115061 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEATH |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA11 2GG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Briton Ferry West |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IAN DAVIES PLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 92533000 - Nature reserve services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 16:10 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115061

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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