Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c13-e63b-7369-b359-4b08ba8e8e36/wichelstowe-advanced-canal-eathworks closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Wichelstowe Advanced Canal Eathworks [Swindon Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/swindon-borough-council) Estimated value £250,000 Published 21 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 14 Aug 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of an advanced earthworks contract in relation to a section of canal at Wichelstowe, Swindon. Project Description: This advanced works contract will be to undertake the earthworks, dredging, channel profiling and canal re-lining to the northern section of the canal. To undertake these works the canal will need to be drained down for inspection and implementation. Contract Period: The contract will commence in late August 2017 and be completed by the start of November 2017. The relevant tender documents are included within this project webpage as attachments. Questionnaire/ Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 12:00 hours on 14th August 2017 If you require any clarifications on the tender documents please submit these in writing via e-mail, including the project name clearly in the e-mail title, to by 8th August 2017. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded as attachments on the project webpage attachments section. Therefore it is the Contractor's responsibility to check the site regularly for updates to clarifications, as you will not be advised when updates have been made. In the event of difficulties downloading tender documents, please refer to the named contacts . Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder, however, Supplying the South West Portal is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity bearing project ID: DN289379. We would encourage you to click on the 'Register interest' button to help the Council monitor the level of interest in this opportunity. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/99fbda2f-18f6-432a-93e8-aa5cf52a9fc7) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Swindon Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/swindon-borough-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction)