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NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034

Natural Resources Wales

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 09:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Dec 2025 at 10:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 16:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 Apr 2025 at 09:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

29 Apr 2025 at 09:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2025 at 08:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 16:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 14:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034," conducted by Natural Resources Wales, has reached the contract award stage. This initiative focuses on service-based procurement within the agricultural and restoration domain, specifically targeting peatlands in Wales. The process employed an open procedure, and it culminated in contracts being actively awarded to multiple suppliers. The framework agreement allows a mix of direct awards and mini-competitions, ensuring flexibility and the inclusion of diverse supplier capabilities. The contracts, which have been signed effective from 5 January 2026, will run until 4 January 2034, with work encompassing various regions across Wales (UKL). Key areas of work include excavating, earthmoving, and vegetation management, essential for peatland restoration efforts. The entire contract value, which includes lots for groundworks, vegetation management, and peatland development, approximates £24 million GBP.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in ecological restoration, earthmoving, and vegetation management services. Companies with a strong background in agricultural, forestry, and conservation practices will find this an advantageous framework to expand their operations within the UK, particularly in Wales. The procurement framework is designed to foster supplier development and promote market competitiveness, making it suitable for businesses that aim to broaden their public sector portfolio, enhance technical capabilities, and build a reputation in environmental preservation. With a comprehensive contract period and various procurement techniques in place, businesses that align with the environmental and sustainability goals of Natural Resources Wales are well-positioned to leverage this framework for long-term engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for the NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034

Lot Information

Groundworks

This Lot is for the skilful manipulation of peat and other wetland soil types with tracked excavators. A range of restoration techniques are required, including raising and stabilising water levels, re-vegetating of bare peat, stopping peat erosion and cutting of dominant vegetation on Welsh Peatlands. The methods proposed relate to un-forested and afforested upland blanket bog and lowland bogs and fens.

Vegetation / Scrub Management

This framework Lot includes both chemical treatment and manual removal of scrub across often large open areas of peatland. NPAP require a flexible and skilled contractor base to carry all aspects of the works which includes to remove any encroaching scrub and tree species from the areas of deep peat that have managed to establish as a result of the damaged hydrology. The management of deciduous and coniferous tree species will prevent further drying of the peat body.

Peatland Development

This lot is a development lot for those contractors that are skilled machine operators but may have not had any direct experience of working on peatlands. The aim of this lot is to develop the market and provide training and dedicated contract management of works in order to upskill contractors for working on peatlands.

Planning Information

Copy and paste these details into your browser for access https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/national-peatland-action-programme-rhaglen-weithredu-genedlaethol-ar-fawndiroedd/e1fb2bc0/consultation/intro/ https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/national-peatland-action-programme-rhaglen-weithredu-genedlaethol-ar-fawndiroedd/4170fabb/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050420
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

45111220 - Scrub-removal work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

A.J Butler Contracting

Aaron Pughe

Camddwr Contractors Cyf

Chris Holgate

Cwm Agricultural

GT Jones

Gwyn Roberts a’I Gwmni Cyf

Jimmy Hughes Services

Kehoe Countryside

Making Trax

Net Zero (North)

Owen Environmental

Spencer Quantum

Terra Firma

Tirwedd Sustainable Garden and Tree Services LLP

Wildbanks Conservation

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