All current tender opportunities and contact details are listed below:

Public Rights of Way Maintenance Preferred Supplier List

Cheshire West and Chester Council seeks applications from individuals and organisations which have a proven track record in grounds maintenance, environmental works, fencing or have worked on Public Rights of Way previously and wish to be considered for inclusion in the Council’s Preferred Contractor List* for the maintenance and the installation of stiles, gates, sign posts and minor timber bridges on Public Rights of Way.

Application forms and further details from Green space Network and Operations Team Leader, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Phoenix House, Clough Road, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4BD. Telephone 01606 541801 or email laura.shakeshaft@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Application forms to be returned to the above address by 12.00 noon on 19th March 2010.

*Note: Inclusion on the list will not necessarily guarantee any work for the individual or organisation concerned.

Biodiversity Audit

Cheshire West and Chester Council are seeking quotes from consultants to produce a Biodiversity Audit which reviews and updates the biodiversity information in the borough and develop a new Local Wildlife Sites System. This will inform the Core Strategy and ensure that a robust evidence base is available to support the emerging Local Development Framework.

Written quotations must be received by 1pm 26th March 2010.

For further information contact: Alun Evans, Project Leader (Natural Environment), Specialist Environmental Services, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Backford Hall, Chester, CH1 6PZ.  Telephone 01244 971377 or email alun.evans@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk