Invitation to Tender: Wetland Creation at Worthen Hall, Shropshire
Severn Rivers Trust is inviting suitably qualified contractors to submit tenders for the construction and delivery of a Natural Flood Management scheme at Worthen Hall Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 9HN.
This project forms part of the Rea Brook Demonstrator Project within the wider Severn Valley Water Management Scheme and is funded by Shropshire Council.
About the project
The scheme will reconnect sections of the floodplain and create a network of wetlands designed to slow and store water during high flow events. The works will deliver natural flood management benefits while enhancing local habitats.
The project includes:
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Floodplain reconnection and overflow channel excavation
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Wetland, pool and scrape creation
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Spoil management and site reinstatement
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Outfall works and reconnection to the Rea Brook
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Associated environmental protection measures
Contractors will be expected to work collaboratively with Severn Rivers Trust to refine construction methods while complying with the approved design intent and statutory consents.
Works are scheduled to take place in August to September 2026 to avoid ecological constraints.
Key dates
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Tender issued: 6 February 2026
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Deadline for queries and site visits: 27 February 2026
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Tender submission deadline: 5pm, Friday 6 March 2026
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Notification of outcome: 20 March 2026
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Anticipated contract award: 1 April 2026
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Works period: August to September 2026
Late or incomplete tenders may not be considered.
How to apply
Full tender documentation is available on request.
To request the tender pack, submit queries or arrange a site visit, please contact:
Cecilia Young
📧 cecilia.young@severnriverstrust.com
The deadline for requesting documentation or submitting queries is 27 February 2026.
If you do not wish to tender on this occasion, please let us know by email by 13 February 2026.
About Severn Rivers Trust
Severn Rivers Trust is an independent charity working to restore and protect the River Severn and its tributaries. Through partnership projects across the catchment, we deliver practical solutions that improve river health, reduce flood risk and enhance habitats for wildlife and people.
