Reinforcing Steel Competitive Tender Procurement of reinforcing steel for pre-mix concrete for construction of a double Larinier fish pass on Ballsgate weir, Aymestrey, Herefordshire. Introduction During June, July and August 2018 the Wye and Usk Foundation will be construction a double larinier fish pass on Ballsgate weir as part of the ERDF funded DNMP project. The weir is owned by the Environment Agency. The work will be undertaken by Wye and Usk Foundation staff run by a CDM and NEBOSH trained Head of Operations, overseen by a Clerk of Works. The fish pass has been designed by Fishtek consulting (Annex 1). The landowners have consented to access and a work compound being established Relevant consents have been secured by EA which are provisional to the appointment of a Clerk of Works to oversee the construction. The working timeline for the works is: Milestone Date Appointment of a Clerk of Works and Coffer dam contractors 14th May Secure all consents 10th June Finalise method statement 16th June Establishment of site compound 1st July Install coffer dam and dry site 5th July Start construction of fish pass structure 8th July Completion of fish pass structure 9th August Installation of Larinier 16th August Completion of installation of rip rap 23rd August Completion of smolt notch 28th August Remove all materials from site and restore to previous state 4th September Open fish pass 15th September Tasks we are seeking to procure: We are seeking manufacture supply and delivery of circa 4t of steel reinforcement. All steel reinforcement shall be deformed type 2 and shall be cut and bent to BS4466 or BS4449. It is to be obtained from firms holding a valid certificate of approval for the manufacture and/or fabrication of steel reinforcement issued by the UK Certification authority for Reinforcing Steels. Tying wire for steel reinforcement shall be 1.6mm diameter, annealed mild steel wire complying with BS1052 Bar bending schedules available Tendering process Opens: 18th April 2019 Closes: 10th May 2019 Requirements for tender: - Confirmation of capability - Confirmation of availability Tenders to be sent to Simon Evans by email. Supporting Documents Annex 1a Site Plan Annex 1b Site Plan Annex 1c Site Plan Annex 2 Draft Method Statement Ballsgate Fishpass