Planning

North Pennines AONB Partnership- Peatland Restoration Framework

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 16:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is planning a procurement process for the "North Pennines AONB Partnership - Peatland Restoration Framework" under the industry category of construction. The process is currently at the planning stage, with an open procedure method. The project is located within the region of UKC in the United Kingdom. This framework aims to include works such as fencing, spreading heather brash, and installing various types of dams. The planned contract period starts on 1st November 2025 and ends on 31st October 2029. A future notice is expected on 1st August 2025, providing further details on the opportunity.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and environmental restoration. Companies specialising in peatland restoration, including fencing and dam installation, will find this tender particularly relevant. The framework allows participation by various contracting authorities across all UK regions, potentially expanding business networks. Businesses that enter into a Procurement Service Level Agreement with Durham County Council may also benefit, as the framework is available to additional organisations and public bodies through such agreements. The open procedure suggests inclusive participation, making this an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their portfolio within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Pennines AONB Partnership- Peatland Restoration Framework

Notice Description

This Framework is for North Pennines AONB Partnership- Peatland Restoration. Works will include but not exclusively; fencing, supplying and spreading heather brash, supply and insulation of wooden, stone or coir dams, installation of peat dams and supply and spreading of lime, fertiliser and seed. This Framework will be available for use by Durham County Council and the following additional Contracting Authorities, where they have entered into a Procurement Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Durham County Council: - Academy Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts in County Durham and Darlington - Maintained Schools in County Durham and Darlington, - County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, - Durham Constabulary and the Office of the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, - Believe Housing - Parish Councils and Town Councils in County Durham. The above list is not exhaustive, however, and in addition to the above the Framework may also be made available to other Organisations, again where these have entered into a Procurement SLA with Durham County Council. Also available to Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015). There will be a 1% rebate charge to organisations using this framework to be paid to Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This will be discussed with the Contracting Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027320-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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