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MFF164-01 aerial works 2025-28

Peak District National Park Authority

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 10:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 Feb 2026 at 17:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Dec 2025 at 15:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 Dec 2025 at 14:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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25 Sep 2025 at 17:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2025 at 15:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 16:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 08:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Peak District National Park Authority has concluded a comprehensive procurement process for the framework of aerial works for moorland restoration, titled "MFF164-01 aerial works 2025-28." The winning bids, under an open procedure, have been awarded primarily to T.S.L. Contractors Ltd. and PLM Dollar Group Limited. With a focus on air transport services, this procurement targets two main sites in the Peak District and South Pennines, extending from September 2025 to March 2028. The procurement stage, completed on 9 April 2026, was a collaborative effort with an estimated total framework value of £3,720,000, and includes elements such as brash and stone transportation. The location for service delivery includes regions like UKD and UKE within the United Kingdom, emphasizing the buyer's commitment to environmental restoration.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs skilled in air transport services and environmental restoration projects. Companies with expertise in aerial logistics, material handling for moorland restoration, and previous project delivery experience in environmental works are well-suited to compete. The framework's re-opening for further competitions ensures that there will be more opportunities for suppliers to engage with the project, promoting active participation by capable contractors in this field. This initiative supports sustainable development goals and fosters an environment for businesses to contribute to vital environmental conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MFF164-01 aerial works 2025-28

Notice Description

This framework mini-competition covers 2 Work Packages being tendered collectively as mini-competition 01 under the MFF164 Open Framework. The Works Packages comprise a programme of works from September 2025 to March 2028; The objectives of this Contract is the aerial transportation of materials for moorland restoration works to Work Sites at 2 locations around the Peak District and South Pennines. See ITT for full detail of work packages. Package Year Brash Stone Timber Heather Bales Coir Logs LSF & plug plants Removal of Empties Adhoc airlifting hours 1. Ravens Clough 2025-26 925 bags (463 drops) 723 units 58 packs 54 Dumpy Bags 40 dumpy bags 27 dumpy bags yes allowance 2. Westend Head Swains Greave 2025-26 1408 bags (704 drops) 615 units 12 packs 38 dumpy bags - 91 dumpy bags (under adhoc hours) yes 2026-27 - - - - - 75 dumpy bags - 2027-28 - - - - - 28 dumpy bags -

Planning Information

A Groundworks Contractor Day (the Contractor Day) with Moors for the Future (MFF) was held on 17 June 2025 at Edale Village Hall. Invitees were suppliers of works, services and supplies across the breadth of MFF projects. The aim was to review peatland restoration projects over the last 5 years, with water company partners, and other partners including National Trust, Environment Agency, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and British Mountaineering Council. The Agenda was: 10.50 - Welcome and introduction 11.20 - Table discussions topics: GPS developments sphagnum planting tender changes arising from the Procurement Act 2023 including social value in evaluation and feedback from contractors 12.30 - lunch 1.15 - Working well with land managers 1.45 - Safety update - presentation by Edale Mountain Rescue 3.00 - close A copy of the presentation slides are available from Ted Talbot ted.talbot@peakdistrict.gov.uk No expressions of interest were invited and no clarification questions were issued. In addition, although feedback was requested, save for a 'thank you' message, no feedback was received.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032205-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,720,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,720,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,605,276 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£505,276 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 1-2 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
Peak District National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BAKEWELL
Postcode
DE45 1AE
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Bakewell
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

A. H. HELICOPTER SERVICES LIMITED

AIRBOURNE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

PLM DOLLAR GROUP LIMITED

S.J. CONTRACTING SERVICES LIMITED

T.S.L. CONTRACTORS LTD.

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