Land Management Works for Lizard Downs, Lizard National Nature Reserve

Land management works are required to restore the heathland on Lizard Downs within the Lizard National Nature Reserve (NNR), Helston in Cornwall. Works include: 1) cutting of firebreaks (c.4,800m in total) and the subsequent burning of heathland (c.3.8ha in total); 2) restoration of Mediterranean Temporary Pond habitat along pathways (c.2,800m in total); 3) excavation/restoration of meres/pools (3,000sqm total area); 4) creation of a new mere (72sqm total area); and 5) creation of approximately 20 small pits (c.1,800sqm, ranging from 20sqm to 670sqm). All works must be completed by 31/03/2024.

Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to sarah.board@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 3rd November 2023.

If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to sarah.board@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.