Wetland Restoration Works at RSPB Amberley Wildbrooks
Summary
The UK Government Contracts Finder published a competitive quotation notice (Reference: DttS/IPAA - AWD2026) for environmental restoration works at RSPB Amberley Wildbrooks wetland reserve in West Sussex. The £300,000 contract runs from 1 July to 31 October 2026 and involves infrastructure restoration including culvert work, fencing, and habitat enhancement for protected species. Bids close 12 May 2026 at 9am.
What changed
This is a procurement notice issued through the UK Government's Contracts Finder platform seeking contractors for wetland restoration works at RSPB Amberley Wildbrooks in West Sussex. The £300,000 contract (Reference DttS/IPAA - AWD2026) involves environmental improvement works on a SSSI, SPA, SAC, and Ramsar designated wetland site. Work includes culvert improvements, fencing installation, ditch reprofiling, and habitat enhancement for the rare Anisus vorticulus snail. The contract period runs from 1 July to 31 October 2026.
Prospective suppliers must submit competitive quotations by 12 May 2026 at 9am. The procurement uses a below-threshold competitive quotation procedure where the buyer selects potential suppliers to invite. This contract is suitable for SMEs but not VCSEs. Interested parties should review the ITT documentation and pricing schedule attachments, register intent to bid, and submit compliant quotations before the closing deadline.
What to do next
- Review ITT documentation and pricing schedule attachments for full scope of works
- Submit competitive quotation before the 12 May 2026, 9am closing deadline
- Confirm SME eligibility and registration status on Contracts Finder portal
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 31 March 2026
Last edited date: 31 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: 12 May 2026, 9am
Contract summary
Industry
- Environmental improvement works - 45262640
- Environmental management - 90710000
- Environmental rehabilitation - 90722000
Location of contract
RH20 2ES
Value of contract
£300,000
Procurement reference
DttS/IPAA - AWD2026
Published date
31 March 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026
Closing time
9am
Contract start date
1 July 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?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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 nature recovery and resilience to climate change at scale, providing multiple ecosystem services: water for homes and farms, flood storage, wildlife habitat and recreation.
The project will also connect with underserved audiences and those most vulnerable to health and wellbeing problems in the area and leave a legacy that highlights and supports the need for recovery and resilience in our communities, for both people and nature.
The RSPB projects included in Downs to the Sea will see vital restoration works on a string of functionally connected nature reserves down through the Arun Valley. Work will focus on improving lowland wet grassland across the RSPB sites to benefit RSPB priority species (breeding waders and wintering wildfowl).
More information
Attachments
- ITT - RSPB Amberley Wildbrooks 2026 V1.docx
- Bidding documents
Invitation to Tender
Bill of quantity
Pricing Schedule
Bidding documents
Pre-construction Information
Bidding documents
Groundwork Schedule from FRAP application detailing material volumes and specifications
Bidding documents
Design and Access Statement from FRAP application
Bidding documents
Design Specifications as submitted for the FRAP.
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
07751400077
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