Predator Exclusion Fence Contract Tender
Summary
The UK Government has published a tender notice for a predator exclusion fence contract at Pagham Ferry Field, valued at £50,000. The contract is part of the Downs to the Sea project to protect ground-nesting birds. Tenders are due by April 13, 2026.
What changed
This notice announces an open tender opportunity for a predator exclusion fence contract at Pagham Ferry Field, with a published date of March 9, 2026, and a closing date of April 13, 2026. The contract, valued at £50,000, is part of the Downs to the Sea project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and aims to protect ground-nesting birds from fox and badger predation. The contract is for works and is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.
Potential suppliers are invited to submit competitive quotations. Interested parties must review the provided bidding documents, including the Invitation to Tender, Pricing Schedule, and Pre-Construction Information. The deadline for submissions is April 13, 2026, at 9 am. The contract is scheduled to commence on August 1, 2026, and conclude on October 31, 2026.
What to do next
- Review tender documents for predator exclusion fence contract.
- Submit quotation by the closing date of April 13, 2026.
- Ensure compliance with project requirements for wildlife protection.
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 9 March 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 13 April 2026, 9am
Contract summary
Industry
- Environmental improvement works - 45262640
- Environmental rehabilitation - 90722000
Location of contract
PO20 7NE
Value of contract
£50,000
Procurement reference
DttS Ferry Fields PEF
Published date
9 March 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026
Closing time
9am
Contract start date
1 August 2026
Contract end date
31 October 2026
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
What is a competitive quotation (below threshold)? The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Downs to the Sea is a partnership project led by the South Downs National Park and funded by the National Lottery Herritage Fund. Last year groundworks were carried out at Pagham Ferry Field. This year we will be installing a predator exclusion fence to protect ground nesting birds from Fox and Badger predation.
More information
Attachments
- PAG Invitation to Tender - February 2026.docx
- Bidding documents
Invitation to Tender Doccument
Bill of quantity
Pricing Schedule
Bidding documents
Pre-Construction Information
Bidding documents
Pagham Emergency Information
Bidding documents
Planning Permission
Bidding documents
Planning Water Vole Mitigation Statement
Bidding documents
Planning Badger Mitigation Statement
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Ruth Gillies
Address
R S P B
SANDY
SG192DL
England
Telephone
01798875851
Website
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/pagham-harbour-local-nature-reserve
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Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 13 April 2026, 9am
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