Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c81-e146-704a-85ce-9bc5d424924c/gb-watford-river-colne-design-improvement-works

closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs

# GB-Watford: River Colne - Design Improvement Works

[Watford Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/watford-borough-council)

Estimated value

£25,000 to £50,000

Published

5 Nov 2021

Deadline

Closed

19 Nov 2021

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.

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## About this tender

Expressions of Interest are sought to address improvements to the River Colne in Watford. The requirements is for the design, permitting and consultation for three sites in South Watford from Oxhey Park to Lairage Land.

The contractor appointed will be acting as Principal Contractor as per CDM requirements. Groundwork South will be acting as the contract administrator for the duration of the works

In general, the services require the design for the following works;

-Backwater and pond creation

-Woody debris installation

- Tree works
- Fish passage assessment

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please see all information in the Expression of Interest.

## CPV classification

Environmental improvement works

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e231b310-c035-4954-983a-ec4480fa8e1a)

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