Kent Grazing Project – Infrastructure Works

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    "description": "North Kent Grazing Project – Infrastructure Works (Contract Ref: CN260754) \nKent County Council (KCC) is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to deliver infrastructure works for the North Kent Grazing Project, a landscape-scale nature recovery initiative supporting the restoration and long-term management of chalk grassland and associated habitats across sites within and surrounding the Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve (NNR).  \nThe project forms part of the delivery of the Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and aims to reintroduce and support conservation grazing across multiple sites to improve the condition of chalk grassland, woodland edge and scrub mosaic habitats, enhance habitat connectivity, reduce scrub encroachment and support long-term sustainable land management.  \nKCC requires a contractor capable of delivering a coordinated package of conservation-sensitive infrastructure works across several sites in North Kent between Autumn 2026 and Autumn 2027.  \nThe scope of works includes: \nStock-proof fencing installation, with some sites requiring removal of dilapidated fencing \nSupply and installation of field gates, deer gates and accessibility gates, as specified in the brief. \nScrub clearance and green waste management, including mulching. \nWater infrastructure installation, including pipework, troughs and connections to existing water supplies. \nConstruction of access tracks where required.  \nThe works will be undertaken across multiple locations including Birling Estate, Ranscombe Farm Reserve, Trosley Country Park, Shorne Woods Country Park and Ladds Farm, many of which are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and all of which lie within the Kent Downs National Landscape and the North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve.  \nThe supplier must be able to demonstrate: \nExperience delivering fencing and land-based infrastructure works in environmentally sensitive locations. \nAbility to work safely and effectively within protected landscapes and designated sites, meeting the necessary conservation criteria required for protected sites. \nAppropriate machinery and equipment for challenging terrain and ecological constraints. \nCapacity to deliver works across multiple sites within the programme timeframe. \nCompliance with all relevant legislation, British Standards and health and safety requirements. \nRelevant accreditations and competent, suitably qualified operatives.  \nDue to the variation in terrain, access requirements and site conditions, site visits are mandatory and will be coordinated upon expression of interest.  \nThis contract comprises a single lot and will be awarded on the basis of the lowest priced compliant tender, subject to meeting the quality requirements set out within the procurement documentation.  \nThe anticipated contract period is between Autumn/Winter 2026 and  Autumn 2027, with works funded through the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) Programme.  \nThe closing date for submission of quotations is 12:00 noon on 28th August 2026.\nFor more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: \nhttps://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Environmental-improvement-works./5Y59TS653C\nTo respond to this opportunity, please click here: \nhttps://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5Y59TS653C",
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