Tender

Dorset Peat Partnership restoration works - Agglestone 2025

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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04 Jul 2025 at 15:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is spearheaded by The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, seeking contractors for the "Dorset Peat Partnership restoration works - Agglestone 2025". This tender, currently active and in the tender stage, targets the agricultural, forestry, and environmental services industry within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The work focuses on restoring the Agglestone mire within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. The open procedure deadline for submissions is on 1st August 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2025 and complete by the end of November 2025. The estimated contract value lies between £20,000 and £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in environmental restoration, particularly those experienced in working in sensitive habitats. The project requires a high level of capability and relevant experience in fields such as mulching, excavating, and installing culverted crossings. Businesses capable of proposing innovative and cost-effective solutions will likely be competitive. Given the project involves sensitive ecological restoration to promote carbon capture and improve water management, firms specialising in environmental engineering and conservation have valuable prospects for growth through participation in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dorset Peat Partnership restoration works - Agglestone 2025

Notice Description

Site works to restore sections of the Agglestone mire system within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve, as part of a wider project led by the Dorset Peatland Partnership. The aim is to reconnect drained mire habitat, raise water levels, slow flow rates and maximise Carbon capture within currently degraded mire systems. This will be achieved using a range of sensitive restoration techniques that are described in more detail in the attached project specifications. Activities include mulching Molinia, excavating pilot channels, ditch infill and installing culverted footpath crossings. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience including of working in sensitive habitats on protected sites, proposed solution and cost. Full details including of how to apply are in the attached Request for Proposals document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c60d1a-f52e-40fb-9587-fb51846114c1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
Gen Crisford
Contact Email
gen.crisford@nationaltrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
07785631230

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANAGE
Postcode
BH19 3AA
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Swanage
Westminster Constituency
South Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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