Notice Information
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Notice Title
LPS CAS - Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland
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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.
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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 BankLot 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 CloughLot 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 EndLot 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
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Notice Details
- Open Contracting ID
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ocds-h6vhtk-055d34
- Publication Source
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Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- Current Stage
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Tender
- All Stages
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Tender
- Notice Type
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UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
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Standard
- Procurement Category
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Works
- Procurement Method
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Open
- Procurement Method Details
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Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
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SME
- Awardee Scale
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Not specified
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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
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45 - Construction work
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- CPV Codes
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45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
45262640 - Environmental improvement works
90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation
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Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
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£1,192,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
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£1,192,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
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Not specified
- Contracts Value
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Not specified
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Notice Dates
- Publication Date
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10 Jul 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
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29 Jul 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
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Not specified
- Award Date
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Not specified
- Contract Period
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14 Sep 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 6-12 months
- Recurrence
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Not specified
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Notice Status
- Tender Status
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Active
- Lots Status
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Active
- Awards Status
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Not Specified
- Contracts Status
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Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
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Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Contact Name
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CAS Procurement Team
- Contact Email
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casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
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Not specified
- Locality
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PRESTON
- Postcode
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PR1 0LD
- Post Town
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Preston
- Country
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England
- Major Region (ITL 1)
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TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
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TLD4 Lancashire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
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TLD45 Mid Lancashire
- Delivery Location
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TLD4 Lancashire
- Local Authority
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Preston
- Electoral Ward
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City Centre
- Westminster Constituency
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Preston
Buyer Location
Further Information
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Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039083-2025
10th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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Notice URLs
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