Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdd-c60b-73b6-8ffd-9d031384f9f5/chippenham-fen-ditch-realignment-project

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Chippenham Fen Ditch Realignment Project

[Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england)

Estimated value

£10,000 to £49,999

Published

17 May 2024

Deadline

Closed

13 Jun 2024

## 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.

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## About this tender

The project aims to undertake works to enhance Chippenham Fen National Nature Reserve near Ely, Cambridgeshire. The project is to block ditches via infilling with soil and installing plastic piling bunds to raise the water levels to benefit the peat soils. You will be working from grass tracks adjacent to ditches, in woodland and on rough pasture. The site is a SSSI and is managed by Natural England.

Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.

Your response must be sent to  by 1700hrs on 13/6/2024.

The work is on challenging terrain being on a wetland and a site visit is expected prior to quote submisson. Please contact Chris Hainsworth on 07799657428 to arrange.

If you have any clarification questions on this opportunity or the procurement process, please submit these via email to . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## CPV classification

Drainage and surface works

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/43075888-5f98-46d4-b7ae-a043bf4666c8)

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