Official UK procurement notice
Pond Maintenance and Management Services
Authority: Haddenham Parish Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionHaddenham Parish Council (in Buckinghamshire) has a three main ponds (with more to adopt in future years) which require ongoing maintenance. The ponds are a beautiful feature of the village and are home to lots of wildlife including water fowl. The maintenance of these ponds would include monitoring of water purity levels, weed management and landscaping to ensure the ponds remain in a healthy condition and continue to be an attractive asset of the village.
The Council wishes to work in collaboration with a company / organisation who can demonstrate experience with pond management. Haddenham Parish Council has declared a climate emergency, so it is important that your organisation has sound bio-diversity principals in the use of pesticides etc.
For further information please contact the Deputy Clerk at
CPV: Planting and maintenance services of green areas
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Management and maintenance of the Parish's pondsPlanned
Management and maintenance of the Parish's ponds.
Water testing
Weed removal
Landscaping
Litter removal
Increase bio-diversity Additional information: The number of ponds Haddenham will have is increasing. We wish to maintain and develop the ponds so they continue to be an asset to the appearance of the village.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Past planning notice
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 3 Mar 2021, 09:49 GMT
- Last source update
- 3 Mar 2021, 09:49 GMT
- Authority reference
HAD06- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-004220- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0297ddFind a Tender
Publisher note: HADDENHAM POND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT PRE-QUALIFICATION AND TENDER PROCESS This is an opportunity to tender for the provision of Pond maintenance services within the parish of Haddenham, on behalf of the Parish Council. The Parish Council is responsible for the maintenance of three ponds within the parish. The ponds are an integral part of the parish identity and are home to wildlife including water fowl. Haddenham is an ancient settlement with links back to the Doomsday. It has grown over the years and now encompasses a large conservation area, a nature reserve and many other amenities. The village is currently undergoing significant growth due to its designation as a strategic settlement within the district's local plan. The Parish Council has made a commitment to adopt, and take responsibility for, new community facilities which includes the formation of future ponds and to maintain these for the benefit the whole community. The maintenance will vary as governed by the seasons and weather conditions. Main areas of responsibility • Monthly water testing • Resolve any issues from water testing using organic treatments and methods to ensure water clarity and manage nitrate, chlorine, ammonia build up. • Remove and organically treat build-up of duck weed (another surface weed) and algae. • Ensuring any litter or obstructions are removed from the ponds. • Landscaping and the management of vegetation around and within the pond. • Managing the biodiversity of the ponds to maintain the health and appearance of the ponds. • Silt removal as necessary. Climate Emergency and Biodiversity The Parish Council has declared a climate emergency and is working with its existing contractor to support biodiversity through careful management of its land. It is expected that this will expand and improve in the future, and will involve working alongside local volunteers. About you You will be an established pond maintenance contractor with experience of public sector / community work. You will need excellent recent, relevant references and have an impeccable health and safety record. Insurance requirements are £10m Employer's and £10m Public Liability. The Council seeks organisations that are committed to equal opportunities and will give particular weighing to those companies that can demonstrate commitment to employment of disabled or disadvantaged workers. Quality assurance and commitment to improve the environment will also be given additional weighting. Contractors will need to demonstrate their commitment to local priorities and community involvement, ideally being based in within the local area. If you are a company that meets all of the above criteria, then please express your interest by the closing date of 31st March 2021. Invitations to tender will subsequently be issued to shortlisted organisations. Emma Marsden, Deputy Clerk to the Council, 2nd March 2021 deputyclerk@haddenham-bucks-pc.gov.uk
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
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Timeline
3 Mar 2021 → 31 Mar 2021 · 2 dates- Notice published3 Mar 2021, 09:49 GMT
- Tender notice expected31 Mar 2021, 00:00 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
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Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications
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