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LPS CAS - Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland

Lancashire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 14:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2025 at 17:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council successfully completed the procurement process for peatland restoration works across four areas in the Forest of Bowland. The project, titled "Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland," falls under the environmental improvement category within the works industry and covers approximately 408 hectares. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, below the threshold, ensuring a broad range of participation. The contracting period commenced in September 2025 and is slated to conclude by March 2026, adhering to specific access restrictions due to land conditions. With significant contracts signed on various dates from October to November 2025, the process is well into the Award stage, involving experienced SMEs as suppliers for the different lots.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental works, particularly those with expertise in peatland restoration and related earthmoving activities. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record and technical competence in similar projects were particularly suited to participate. Notably, SMEs have been actively engaged, contributing to local economic growth while enhancing environmental sustainability through their services. Success in the tender offers these businesses avenues for increased recognition and potential future contracts within the public authority sector, focusing on eco-centric development and rehabilitation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CAS - Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland

Notice Description

Peatland restoration works across 4 geographical areas of the Forest of Bowland

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/083923-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,124,408 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Ben Scott Contracting Limited

FIELD & FELL ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED

NET ZERO (NORTH) LIMITED

Further Information

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