Scope
Description
Suppliers are invited to submit a tender for the provision to Three Rivers District Council (the "Council") for Landscape & Environmental Design for the Rickmansworth Aquadrome Project. Following a successful Development Phase application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Council requires early-stage planning and resources in preparation for a detailed submission to the National Lottery for Delivery Phase.1.7The Aquadrome is a well-used site, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the high numbers of visitors to proactively inform, educate and share the value and significance of the site's habitats, wildlife and impact on wellbeing. The Plan emphasizes that linked to the global Climate Change emergency, the window for influencing behavioural change and an awareness of how vital the local environment is, must be seized now to ensure the balance of Rickmansworth Aquadrome is achieved.
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Total value (estimated)
- £450,000 excluding VAT
- £540,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 September 2025 to 1 July 2026
- 9 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 90721100 - Landscape protection services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
3 September 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Expertise | Refer to Attachments |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | Refer to Attachmens |
Cost | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
All suppliers responses will be evaluated and up to three bidders will be invited for tender presentation and interview. The interviews would follow an initial evaluation and moderation. The initial evaluation scores would be adjusted based on the clarifications sought at the interviews. A final moderation stage would determine the outcome of the evaluation. The interview is part of the evaluation process and is an opportunity for the evaluation panel to clarify any matters in the submission. It is not intended as an opportunity for a sales pitch and is not a negotiation or opportunity to adjust any rates or prices submitted.
Contracting authority
Landscape and Environmental Design
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCZ-4732-TCLN
Three Rivers District Council, Three Rivers House Northway,
Rickmansworth
WD3 1RL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mitchelle Kasimu
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government