Tender Opportunity: Extension of wetland scrape in Taunton

Tender Opportunity: Extension of wetland scrape

Closing date: Thursday 6 February 2026 at 5pm. Salary: TBC. Contract type: Fixed term. Working hours: Part time. Multiple locations: Taunton, Somerset. Catcott Nature Reserve – North off Middle Road, Catcott, Glastonbury, Somerset. Hybrid working available. Apply here.

Responsibilities

The successful tenderer will provide and source all machinery, equipment and labour for the extension of the existing wetland scrape, restoration of three islands, and creation of three islands at Catcott Lows. The work is to be completed between 20th August and 30th September 2026.

How to apply / Guidelines

To tender for this contract please download the information documents and submit your written response, covering the following areas:

• Experience and credentials in carrying out such work.
• Overview of how the work will be completed.
• Review of risk‑management processes for project and site management.
• Assessment of key risks facing you and your subcontractors, and Somerset Wildlife Trust; and how you can provide specific support to manage these risks.
• Statement on how equipment, mobile plant, construction methods and materials will be selected or sourced to minimise environmental impact on the peatland habitat and wider environment.
• Proposed timetable of works and resource allocation plan.
• Overview of how you will ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements and relevant ISO standards and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Confirmation of the role of subcontractors, their experience and credentials for such works.
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance details, including insurer names, policy numbers, expiry dates, limits and excesses.
• Written health and safety at work policy.
• Environmental policy or statements.
• Other relevant information for the tender submission.
• Contact details of three organisations that have performed similar work and can provide references.

Somerset Wildlife Trust has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and is committed to continuously improving the equality, diversity and inclusion of all aspects of its work. It welcomes applications from everyone and is happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would improve the recruitment process and working environment.