Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0b-7e16-71ab-b328-268d4acc8a0b/chippenham-fen-nnr-site-management-infrastructure-improvement-project awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Chippenham Fen NNR - Site Management Infrastructure Improvement Project [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £9,792 Published 5 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 31 Jul 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve (NNR) is an important wetland reserve. The site contains of wet meadows and reed beds growing in peat soil. The site is wet all year round due to the chalk springs which feed the reserve. Access around the site is limited because of the sensitive soils and plant communities. Due to the nature of the site there is a limited time window when work can be undertaken (late Summer / Autumn). A site visit is mandatory before providing a quote to allow contractors to understand the access arrangements and sensitive nature of the site. Site visits can only be made with the Project Officer by prior arrangement. Two areas of requirement: - To create three culverts to allow machinery i.e. tractors and implements to cross shallow drainage ditches on Chippenham Fen NNR to access pasture land. - To dig out a collar dam / culvert and upgrade by reinstalling twin collar dam pipes at the same location to improve water through flow. Supporting Documentation Please also provide; • Risk assessment for each of the tasks • Risk assessment and protocol for refuelling and storage of fuel on the NNR. • Lone work policy & procedures. • Copies of certification / training in use of the equipment • A copy of your public liability insurance certificate • Health &Safety Policies/ certificates. • Details of any relevant past work undertaken on a sensitive wildlife site/ watercourse. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at . The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification Trench-digging work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2d7f9591-65c5-4810-a121-564b07f4ccae) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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