Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d14-f644-724b-9bae-2208941dd11c/contract-for-stock-fencing-and-associated-works-for-the-coastal-grasslands-recon awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract for Stock Fencing and Associated Works for the Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value £50,000 to £80,000 Published 20 Dec 2024 Deadline Closed 28 Jan 2025 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This Contract for the supply and installation of stock fencing, gates and associated works at six DCC owned coastal sites.\\r \\r Durham County Council is intending to appoint a single Contractor to carry out the works.\\r \\r The Coastal Grasslands Reconnected project is funded by the Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies to tackle habitat loss and halt the decline of species abundance by 2030. The fund is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency\\r \\r Please note that should the Council be unsuccessful in obtaining all / some funding the Project/Contract may be modified accordingly, (unless an alternative funding source is identified). Progression of this procurement exercise and any award of this contract opportunity will be conditional on confirmation of sufficient funds being available and/or modification of the Project requirements.\\r \\r The expected start date for the proposed contract is 24 February 2025.\\r The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30 April 2025.\\r Additional information: Please access the tender documentation for free for full details of the specification and requirements via the NEPO Procontract [nepo.org](https://www.nepo.org) & access the tender using reference DN756318. If you have any problems accessing the documents via the system, please contact the NEPO Procontract helpdesk as detailed below. The E-tendering System Support is provided for Providers by the NEPO portal administration organisation Proactis. Please use the method below that is appropriate to the issue that you are experiencing. • Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System ([proactis.kayako.com](http://proactis.kayako.com)) - To be used by Suppliers for non-time critical issues i.e. password resets / account queries, finding information, accessing the tender, etc. • Email () - To be used in same way as ticketing system. Any emails to this address will auto-log a support ticket on Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk. Please raise and queries via the Procontract messaging system but please note that both the NEPO helpdesk and the DCC offices are closed over the Christmas and New Year period and any queries submitted during this time will be responded to once the offices reopen. Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f9735b60-4e53-49b6-b73c-e590fbba7e75) 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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