Scope
Description
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council (the "Council") is seeking a supplier who is suitably qualified and experienced in landscaping and the creation and management of ecologically sensitive habitats.
Wormwood Scrubs is an open space located at the northern end of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. It is the largest open space in the Borough, at around 80 ha (200 acres), and is one of the largest areas of common land in London.
The work is to implement the proposals in the AEM (Alternative Ecological Mitigation) Masterplan for Wormwood Scrubs open space. The overall objective of the AEM Masterplan is to improve and enhance biodiversity on the Scrubs and at the same time improve drainage across the site to better manage surface water and improve access.
The work is split into two phases:
Capital works - this phase of work should be completed in 6-8 months and will includes
the creation of a SUDs (Sustainable Urban Drainage scheme) made up of a series of scrapes and swales to the south of the site and the northwest corner of the site. Retention ponds will be created in the existing wet woodlands in the southeast of the site. Tree planting will take place at various locations and existing vegetation will be improved along with the creation of meadows and grasslands. Hibernacula's will be created and bird and bat boxes installed.
Maintenance and Management Plan (MMP) - Phase 2 of the work will be a 10 year Management and Maintenance Plan (MMP) which will include the management of the features implemented as part of the Phase 1 Capital Works including the SUDs scheme and meadows and will also involve the management of the existing woodland, scrubland and meadows that have not previously been regularly managed and are in need of ongoing management to improve conditions for wildlife and increase biodiversity. For example, selective thinning in woodland areas will allow more light in to allow a greater variety of woodland plants to grow in the understorey.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,500,000 excluding VAT
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2031
- Possible extension to 30 January 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 April 2025
Engagement process description
This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice is being used to enable the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council (the "Council") to understand supplier interest and capabilities to undertake both phases of the procurement.
It is intended that the outcome of this PME will be used to further inform the Council's procurement, service, and contract model, but the Council is under no obligation to any potential Supplier and/or makes no guarantees to any party, resulting from feedback received to this PME.
If your organisation is interested in this opportunity and believe they could provide the requirement to the Council, in line with the Scope set out above, please confirm your interest to procurement@lbhf.gov.uk by no later than the Engagement Deadline in this notice. The Council will keep a record of all interested Suppliers and will confirm when the procurement goes live.
This PME must not be considered as confirmation by the Council that any future procurement opportunity will be forthcoming as a result of any activity undertaken as part of the Council's PME. The Council does not bind itself to running a procurement, or awarding any resultant contract, following the conclusion of this PME.
In accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (UKPGA 2023/54), the Council is committed to conducting this PME in such a way that it does not put a supplier at an unfair advantage or disadvantage. The Council will not adopt any technical advice in the preparation of any procurement activity from anyone where this may prejudice this requirement or otherwise distort competition.
Any potential Supplier interested in the Council's procurement opportunities may register on the eProcurement portal, by visiting https://www.capitalesourcing.com/web/login.shtml
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fuham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTW-6333-BQGD
Town Hall, king street
London
W6 9JU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government