Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Downs to the Sea and Improving Pulborough and Amberley Projects at Rspb Amberley Wildbrooks
Deadline: 12 May 2026
Posting Date: 01 Apr 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 138796463
Document Ref. No.: DttS/IPAA - AWD2026
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: GBP 300000
CPV Classification
45262640 - Environmental improvement works
90710000 - Environmental management
90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation
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Tender Details
RSPB Amberley Wildbrooks is a large wetland reserve located in West Sussex. It sits within the South Downs National Park and is part of the Arun Valley. The majority of the reserve is made up of wetland which is designated SSSI, SPA, SAC and Ramsar. The wetland is important for both wintering waders and wildfowl and breeding birds such as Lapwing and Redshank.
Over the last 10 years, infrastructure on the site has been gradually declining. With the added pressure on increases in winter flood events and pressure form Fallow Deer, this decline has been rapid in recent years. The Downs to the Sea and Improving Pulborough and Amberley projects aim to restore the wetlands. Work to culverts will improve access and hydrological control. This will allow better grazing and control of water. Installation of a corral and new fencing will allow better grazing and reprofiling ditches where Anisus vorticulus are found will enhance habitat for this rare snail.
This work will help make the site more resilient to the wetter winters and drier summers we are seeing as a result of climate change. Wet features and scrapes will help hold water during drier times and replacing broken culverts will create better water flow and control.
Downs to the Sea has been established as a multi-partner project, led by the South Downs National Park Authority, to tackle these issues with the aim of helping to restore and protect crucial ponds and wetlands that are instrumental in natur...
Location Of Contract : RH20 2ES
Industry : Environmental improvement works - 45262640 Environmental management - 90710000 Environmental rehabilitation - 90722000
Value Of Contract : £300, 000
Published Date : 31 March 2026
Closing Date : 12 May 2026
Documents
Tender Notice