Tender

LPS CAS - Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jul 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "LPS CAS - Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland." The project involves substantial environmental rehabilitation and improvement works focused on peatland restoration. Situated in the North West of England, it specifically targets four areas covering approximately 408 hectares within the Forest of Bowland. The tender deadline is set for 29th July 2025, with procurement activities scheduled between mid-September 2025 and mid-March 2026. The process employs an open competition method and targets several industry categories, including excavating and earthmoving work, environmental rehabilitation, and improvement works. Interested parties should submit their tenders through the Lancashire County Council's iSupplier portal by the stated deadline.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses with expertise in environmental rehabilitation and earthmoving projects. Companies that specialise in such areas and possess relevant experience and references will find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the procurement structure is accommodating to them, with a maximum of two lots available for successful bidders. The emphasis on both quality and price, each weighted at 50%, along with stringent evaluation criteria, ensures that successful contractors will have the relevant experience and capability. This is an excellent chance for businesses that can meet the high standards required by Lancashire County Council and implement best practices in the management of equipment, resources, health and safety, and social value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CAS - Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland

Notice Description

This procurement is required for peatland restoration projects in the Forest of Bowland. Works are required to take place between mid September 2025 and mid March 2026. Works are not permitted outside of these times due to access restrictions to the land. The scope of the work covers reprofiling work, peat dams/grip blocking, peat bunding and stone dams and stone baffles. Work is required in 4 geographical areas that cover approximately 408 hectares in total. Lancashire County Council is seeking experienced contractors who must be able to provide evidence and references for undertaking similar projects. Restrictions are also in place for the type of machinery to be used on the fells. All information is published in the tender documents including site plans and full details of the Scope.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Peatland Restoration Lee Fell

Lot 1 - Peatland restoration at Lee Fell in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 72 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Lot 2 - Peatland restoration - Birch Bank

Lot 2 - Peatland restoration at Birch Bank in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 127 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Lot 3 - Peatland restoration - Calf Clough

Lot 3 - Peatland restoration at Calf Clough in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 61.5 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Lot 4 - Peatland restoration - Burn Fell End

Lot 4 - Peatland restoration at Burn Fell End in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 148 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039083-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,192,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,192,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
CAS Procurement Team
Contact Email
casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

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