Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cac-6696-7003-b398-0727e6150924/river-witham-floodplain-reconnection-and-in-channel-environmental-improvements awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # River Witham Floodplain Reconnection and In-Channel Environmental Improvements [South Kesteven District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-kesteven-district-council) Estimated value £110,000 Published 15 Dec 2022 Deadline Closed 30 Jan 2023 ## 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. - 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 The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of goods and Works in respect of two Lots concerning: 1 - In channel habitat creation and improvement works for the River Witham, Grantham. A specialist contractor is required to deliver in-channel habitat creation, along with delivering volunteering opportunities, and; 2 - in-channel improvement and floodplain reconnection works for the River Witham at Belton Parkland, Grantham. A specialist contractor is required to deliver environmental improvements through bank lowering works, in-channel blockage creation, in-channel tree hinging, scrape creation, beaver analogue dam creation and floodplain woody material placement. The projects are match funded by the European Structural Investment Fund under their European Regional Development Fund funding stream, and the SKDC is required to follow the grant funders route to market and procurement thresholds. The aims and objectives of this contract are: • Lot 1 - To enhance ecological value along the River Witham at Stonebridge Close and Sedgwick Meadows, Grantham. • Details of the project are provided in Document 2. • Works include: • Berm creation • Coir roll installation • Woody deflector installation • Gravel introduction • Berm repair and planting • Volunteer Engagement • Lot 2 - Environmental improvements and increased accessibility • To enhance ecological value along the River Witham through floodplain reconnection at Belton Parkland, Grantham. • Details of the project are provided in Document 2. • Works include: • Tree Hinging • Bank Lowering • In-channel woody material installation • Floodplain woody material installation • Beaver Dam Analogue Creation using post and faggots • Scrape creation Bidders can choose to bid for one or both of the Lots available, but must be aware that each Lot will be evaluated separately and therefore if a supplier chooses to bid for both elements, bids must not be qualified or will be rejected. Read full description ## CPV classification Riverbank protection works Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0cf03dd5-ace8-4b24-a967-e1c5ba3b880d) 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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