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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 06:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Limited, titled "Gun Moor Grip Blocking," is currently at the tender stage. This project targets the restoration of Gun Moor, an 81-hectare upland area in the Peak District National Park, focusing on re-wetting peatland through drainage channel blocking. Classified under the agricultural and related products category, it specifically includes peat and drainage works. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, anticipates a contract value of £100,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 17 August 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 4 September 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2027. The project site is located at postal code ST13 8PR, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses experienced in agricultural, environmental, and construction services, specifically those specialising in peatland restoration and drainage works. The project encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a platform for growth and visibility within the environmental restoration sector. Equipped with the expertise to handle ecological and infrastructural projects, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in sustainable projects within national parks and protected areas.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Gun Moor Grip Blocking

Notice Description

Thanks to a Wildlife Rich Habitat grant from DEFRA we plan to begin the restoration of Gun Moor, delivering an important step forward for nature recovery in the Peak District. Gun Moor is a 81ha upland mix of habitats on the western edge of the Peak District National Park. This project focusses on a series of grip and surface drainage channel blocking on areas of deep peat with the aim of re-wetting the peatland. A mixture of 448 peat and stone interventions will be installed to rewet the moorland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3546971-1d08-4d80-8149-bfb40b8c339d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97ad7621-f9ad-48cc-8ac9-fabda16930e4
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

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

09112200 - Peat

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST17 0WT
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Haywood & Hixon
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

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