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

  • Notice Details

    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


    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 20253 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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