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title: "RIVER NITH: BLACKWOOD RIVER CORRIDOR RESTORATION"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621903"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TWEED FORUM"
published: "2020-05-25"
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# RIVER NITH: BLACKWOOD RIVER CORRIDOR RESTORATION

Buyer: TWEED FORUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621903

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## Summary

The Tweed Forum, a central purchasing body located in Melrose, UK, is currently at the tender stage for the project titled "River Nith: Blackwood River Corridor Restoration." This procurement falls under the environmental protection category and has a total value of £400,000. The tender period ends on 19 June 2020, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 16:30. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website, and suppliers are encouraged to submit their documents well ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering, environmental restoration, and landscape management. Companies equipped to handle large-scale earthworks and river restoration efforts will be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on river corridor restoration may attract firms with expertise in sustainability practices and those experienced in working with landowners and environmental regulations, making this an advantageous project for businesses looking to expand within that sector.

## Notice

Blackwood River Corridor Restoration requires the development of a detailed design from the outline provided in this tender, further modified to suit landowner requirements. The works include the removal of the embankments running through Blackwood farm and construction of new embankments at an appropriate setback distance to satisfy the flood alleviation and river restoration measures specified. The works include re-profiling of the ground between the river and embankments, which requires re-turfed, seeded and planted as per an agreed design.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackwood River Corridor Restoration requires the development of a detailed design from the outline provided in this tender, further modified to suit landowner requirements. The works include the removal of the embankments running through Blackwood farm and construction of new embankments at an appropriate setback distance to satisfy the flood alleviation and river restoration measures specified. The works include re-profiling of the ground between the river and embankments, which requires re-turfed, seeded and planted as per an agreed design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387032 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2020 - 18 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | TWEED FORUM |
| Locality | MELROSE |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 9DF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45247100 - Construction work for waterways

## Release History

- 25 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387032

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=26
  16th June 2020 - Blackwood CAR Licence
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=25
  12th June 2020 - Mk VI DEM File
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=24
  12th June 2020 - Mk VI drawing file
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=10
  12th June 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix A [iv] ARP-DR-GA-104 Nith General Arrangement CH3280-4050
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=23
  12th June 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix A [iv] Nith General Arrangement ARP-DR-GA-104 v2-markup
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=20
  12th June 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix A [iii] ARP-DR-GA-103 CH2140-3280 V2 Re-issue
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=22
  12th June 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix A [iii] Nith General Arrangement ARP-GR-GA-103 V3_markup
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=21
  3rd June 2020 - General arrangements for site visits in week commencing 8th June
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=9
  29th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix A [iii] ARP-DR-GA-103 CH2140-3280 V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=19
  27th May 2020 - VOLUME 1 TENDERER'S SUBMISSION
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=1
  25th May 2020 - Volume 1 Nith Blackwood T2 Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=2
  25th May 2020 - Volume 0 Nith Blackwood T2 Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=3
  25th May 2020 - Volume 2 Nith Blackwood T2 Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=4
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Nith Blackwood T2 Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=5
  25th May 2020 - Volume 2 Appendix A Nith Blackwood Risk Register T2 Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=6
  25th May 2020 - Volume 2 Appendix B Nith Blackwood Form of Collateral Warranty T2 Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=7
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix A [i] ARP-DR-FSR-100 River Nith Programme Site Location Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=8
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix A [ii] cbec 201802060002 Site Plan Embankment Design Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=11
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix A [vi] ARP-DR-CS-101-104 Embankment Profile Cross Sections
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=12
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix A [vii] ARP-DR-TD-101 Nith Typical Details Drainage and Bank Protection
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=13
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix B [i] UNRR-ARP-ZZ-XX-RP-CD-0001 Upper Nith Restoration Design Report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=14
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix D Site Vehicle Standards
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=15
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix C Upper Nith_Survey_Points Raw Topo Data
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=16
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix E Specification for Highway Works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=17
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix F [i] Fluid Engineering GI Report Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387032&idx=18
  25th May 2020 - Volume 3 Appendix F [ii] Geotechnical Investigation Report Phoenix Drilling
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387032
  RIVER NITH: BLACKWOOD RIVER CORRIDOR RESTORATION - Blackwood River Corridor Restoration requires the development of a detailed design from the outline provided in this tender, further modified to suit landowner requirements. The works include the removal of the embankments running through Blackwood farm and construction of new embankments at an appropriate setback distance to satisfy the flood alleviation and river restoration measures specified. The works include re-profiling of the ground between the river and embankments, which requires re-turfed, seeded and planted as per an agreed design.

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