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Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme Restoration Grant

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Mar 2022 at 11:55

Planning

24 Feb 2022 at 13:52

Planning

09 Feb 2022 at 14:24

Planning

02 Feb 2022 at 16:40

Planning

19 Jan 2022 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is initiating the "Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme Restoration Grant" which aims to restore 35,000 hectares of degraded peatland in England by March 2025, as part of a larger initiative funded by over £750 million from the Government. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and is set to run between 29 August 2022 and 31 March 2025. The grant will cover up to 75% of project costs, with a minimum value of £50,000 and a total estimated value of £15 million. Interested parties should note that further notices regarding the tender are anticipated by 4 April 2022.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses involved in environmental restoration, such as contracting firms specialising in restoration work and SMEs focused on peatland management, biodiversity enhancement, and ecological services. Contractors with experience in public sector projects and an understanding of environmental regulations will be particularly well-positioned to compete. This project not only aims to achieve ecological benefits but also to stimulate local economies through job creation and investment in sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme Restoration Grant

Notice Description

This is a guidance note for the Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme (NCPGS). It is intended to allow the NCPGS Team to engage the market before the application window is opened. Please see attached the guidance for the aims of the scheme and details of the forthcoming opportunity. Please note we reserve the right to make amendments to this guidance and any further attached documents prior to the release of the ITA. Please also note that the Approach to market and Contract start dates listed above are indicative only and subject to change. Update 24-Feb: an updated copy of the guidance document dated 23-Feb is now attached. Scheme background The Government has committed more than PS750 million to a Nature for Climate Fund, including for peat restoration and tree planting programmes. As part of this, Natural England (NE) is delivering the Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme (NCPGS). This competitive scheme will run from 2021 to 2025. The NCPGS aims to: - set 35,000 ha of degraded peatland in England on a path to restoration by March 2025 - reduce emissions from peat by 9 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, with continued reductions after that These targets are linked to the England Peat Action Plan. Peatland restoration will also deliver wider environmental and social benefits. It will: contribute to the Nature Recovery Network (NRN); enhance ecosystems and biodiversity; improve water quality; provide natural flood management; protect the historic environment; give opportunities for people to connect with nature. The NCPGS includes the Restoration Grant and the Discovery Grant. This project is for Round 2 of the Restoration Grant which will fund peatland restoration and its associated eligible costs. The Restoration Grant is a multi-year grant and funds are intended for projects where there is a complete programme of restoration works identified for at least the first year of the agreement. The Restoration Grant provides up to 75% of total project costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0c68f05-7f30-47f7-b13c-f52470f9202e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f47682cf-c481-466e-a843-f1b5a6ef52de
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09112200 - Peat

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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