Hog Cliff NNR Glebe Farm Deer fencing

The specification and site location details are also set out in the attached Maps.

Approximately 962 metres of deer fence, 2 x 12ft deer field gates, 4 x deer pedestrian gates as per specifications below.

General Deer Fencing Specification in line with Forestry Commission guidance found at: https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2006/03/fctg002.pdf

Parsons Close field fence to exclude Sika, Fallow, Roe and Muntjac.

Fence height - 1800mm

Maximum mesh size - 80mm x 80mm up to 1500mm of fence height

Intermediate Stakes - chestnut, 2.6m x 8-10cm

Strainers/turning posts - chestnut, 3m x 15-18cm

Maximum stake spacing - 5 metres

Tensioned top and bottom support wires to prevent mesh from sagging.

Gate hanging and slamming posts chestnut square or round, minimum dimensions: 3m x 18cm minimum. Not to be used as strainers.

2. x Field Gates must exclude all deer species above and be constructed from treated softwood timber. Height 1800mm and be minimum 3660mm wide. Can be single gate or pair, but pair must be secured in the centre (e.g. by drop bolts). Must be able to be secured with padlock.
4. x Pedestrian gates must be self-closing, with a lockable latch and open within kissing gate enclosure. Constructed from treated softwood timber, 1800mm high and minimum 900mm wide.

Some light scrub removal and/or topping will be required along fence line (to be confirmed with NE staff after contract awarded).

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 tom.sunderland@naturalengland.org.uk 5pm on 04/10/24.

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