Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c54-2bc5-7308-99e7-a83f05321450/raw-aggregate-supply-southease-flood-alleviation-scheme-tidal-river-ouse-east closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Raw Aggregate Supply, Southease Flood Alleviation Scheme, Tidal River Ouse, East Sussex [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £135,000 Published 23 Dec 2020 Deadline Closed 1 Feb 2021 ## 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 1.1 The Environment Agency is looking for suppliers for the Supply and Delivery of Raw Aggregate materials as defined within the specification of requirements for embankment repairs to the tidal River Ouse embankments in East Sussex between Newhaven and the A27 (near Lewes) the work is necessary to enable the Environment Agency to comply with its legal obligations under the Newhaven Navigation Act 1847. This is a must have contract to ensure that the Environment Agency (EA) abides by relevant legislation. 1.2 The contract will commence on the 1st May 2021 and will be for a three year fixed term until the 30th April 2024, with options (at the Agency's sole discretion) to extend for a further 12 months period, until 30th April 2025. 1.3 This future provision requires the supply and delivery to site of between 1,000 to 2,000 tonnes of aggregate annually however this figure could vary from year to year as the work is dependent on the condition of the embankments, suitable ground conditions and financial budget. The geographical coverage of the aggregate is to be supplied and delivered to any of four sites covering the geographical area between Lewes and Newhaven in East Sussex. The delivery sites require haulage Lorries to travel on compacted aggregate/earth tracks. The appointed supplier will be responsible for ensuring that delivery vehicles are suitable for the specified delivery locations. An Environment Agency banksman will supervise delivery (managing safe entrance and exit from the construction site). 1.4 The aggregate supplied for the Contract will need to match with the existing natural stone aggregate already in place along the tidal River Ouse embankments which is Kentish Ragstone, a sandy limestone aggregate. All material supplied under the Contract must be suitable for the intended purpose (as a tidal riverbank revetment or gabion stone). Tenderers will be asked to provide a sample of the raw aggregate for suitability assessment by the EA Field Operations team. 1.5 The Contractor will ensure that the quarry from which the material is sourced has the appropriate planning permission (issued by the relevant Minerals Planning Authority), with appropriate Environmental Statement/Environmental Impact Assessment in place. Read full description ## CPV classification Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/53f98355-b3b4-4abb-ad80-49ae0f6f18a3) 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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