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MFF162 Supply and Delivery of Sphagnum Moss Plugs

Peak District National Park Authority

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Implementation

27 May 2026 at 10:36

Award Notice
Award

03 Nov 2025 at 16:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Sep 2025 at 11:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 13:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 10:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Peak District National Park Authority initiated a tender process for the "MFF162 Supply and Delivery of Sphagnum Moss Plugs" with an implementation stage noted as of 27th May 2026. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, was primarily planned to revive peatlands within specific UK regions, including the Peak District National Park and South Pennines. The tender comprised the supply and delivery of up to 18 million sphagnum moss plugs over a contract period from 3rd September 2025 to 31st August 2031, divided into two lots. The procurement targets horticultural and nursery product suppliers, with key performance metrics focusing on product quality, delivery timeliness, and long-term supply security. The procurement process exhibits a robust framework engaging SMEs in the industry, thereby supporting regional ecological restoration efforts.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specializing in horticultural and nursery products, particularly those with expertise in sphagnum moss. By participating, businesses not only contribute to critical environmental conservation efforts but also enhance their market presence and operational capabilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, given its emphasis on quality and timely delivery. The long-term nature of the contract allows for sustained business growth, offering an excellent opportunity for suppliers to secure a stable client base while contributing to environmental sustainability and ecosystem restoration projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MFF162 Supply and Delivery of Sphagnum Moss Plugs

Notice Description

Supply & Deliver Sphagnum Moss Plugs to Delivery Sites within the Peak District National Park and South Pennines SAC. Lot 1 - A quantity of up to 18,000,000 plugs over 6 years (up to 3,000,000 per year)- over the Contract Period. It is anticipated that the requirement each year will be no less than 300,000 Plugs per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of a quantity of up to 18,000,000 plugs over 6 years (up to 3,000,000 per year)- over the Contract Period. It is anticipated that the requirement each year will be no less than 300,000 Plugs per annum. 1. Specification 1. Sphagnum Plugs must be supplied in whole growing plant form as Plugs. The form and method for production of Plugs must be detailed in the Tender Return. 2. Sphagnum Plugs must be grown peat-free with the exception of paludiculture, in which case a detailed method statement should be included to demonstrate how peat is used sustainably and not extracted in the production of sphagnum plugs 3. A Sphagnum Plug may consist of a single species or a mix of species. The Authority prefer a mix of species suitable for growing on blanket bog in the Peak District and South Pennines with a dominance of peat forming species as set out in the table below. The species mixes can be seen in Table 1 contained in Section 1 of the ITT. 4. The Authority will permit a tolerance of up to 5% above or below the percentages set out in Table 1 contained in Section 1 of the ITT. 5. Bidders may recommend in the Itemised Costs at Appendix 1 of the ITT other species or species mixes that in their opinion fits the Authority's requirements specified in the Specification. 6. Important peat building hummock species are preferred. However, our requirements will vary and all species/combinations of bog surface and flush species will be considered. 7. Plugs of a single species may also be considered, please detail in your Tender return which species can be provided. E.g. S. cuspidatum must form Plugs of this species only. 8. The Material must only contain Sphagnum native to the United Kingdom. 9. Plugs containing a proportion of foreign materials (e.g. soil, grass or other plant materials other than Sphagnum) as deemed inappropriate by the Nominated Officer may be rejected. The decision of the Nominated Officer shall be final. 10. A Sphagnum Plug should consist of several Sphagnum plants and have a minimum diameter of 2.5cm, and a minimum height of 5cm, and a maximum height of 12cm. 11. Propagated Sphagnum must be free from disease or pest which may be associated with growing in glass house conditions. How the absence of disease and pest will be assured should be covered in the Tenderer's Method Statement. The list of species requirements of the sphagnum plugs is set out in Table 1 of Section 1 of the Invitation to Tender 2. Sphagnum Plug packaging 1. Sphagnum Plugs should NOT be supplied in trays. 2. Packaged Plugs should be placed into bags of a suitable size to a total weight not exceeding 10 kg. The bags should be placed into crates suitable for stacking. 3. The Sphagnum must be produced and packaged to a suitable standard to withstand: 3.1. multiple handling during the delivery process to the Delivery Site and Lift Site; 3.2. stacking multiple crates at Delivery or Lift Site; 3.3. preparation for transport; 3.4. transport of the Material by helicopter, terrestrial vehicle or hand. 4. Tenderers should specify how Plugs will be packaged/bundled in their Method Statement. Please see Invitation to Tender for more details.

Lot 2

Supply and delivery of a quantity of up to 300,000 plugs over 6 years (up to 50,000 per year)- over the Contract Period. It is anticipated that the requirement each year will be no less than 10,000 Plugs per annum. 1. Specification 1. Sphagnum Plugs must be supplied in whole growing plant form as Plugs. The form and method for production of Plugs must be detailed in the Tender Return. 2. Sphagnum Plugs must be grown peat-free with the exception of paludiculture, in which case a detailed method statement should be included to demonstrate how peat is used sustainably and not extracted in the production of sphagnum plugs 3. A Sphagnum Plug may consist of a single species or a mix of species. The Authority prefer a mix of species suitable for growing on blanket bog in the Peak District and South Pennines with a dominance of peat forming species as set out in the table below. The species mixes can be seen in Table 1 contained in Section 1 of the ITT. 4. The Authority will permit a tolerance of up to 5% above or below the percentages set out in Table 1 contained in Section 1 of the ITT. 5. Bidders may recommend in the Itemised Costs at Appendix 1 of the ITT other species or species mixes that in their opinion fits the Authority's requirements specified in the Specification. 6. Important peat building hummock species are preferred. However, our requirements will vary and all species/combinations of bog surface and flush species will be considered. 7. Plugs of a single species may also be considered, please detail in your Tender return which species can be provided. E.g. S. cuspidatum must form Plugs of this species only. 8. The Material must only contain Sphagnum native to the United Kingdom. 9. Plugs containing a proportion of foreign materials (e.g. soil, grass or other plant materials other than Sphagnum) as deemed inappropriate by the Nominated Officer may be rejected. The decision of the Nominated Officer shall be final. 10. A Sphagnum Plug should consist of several Sphagnum plants and have a minimum diameter of 2.5cm, and a minimum height of 5cm, and a maximum height of 12cm. 11. Propagated Sphagnum must be free from disease or pest which may be associated with growing in glass house conditions. How the absence of disease and pest will be assured should be covered in the Tenderer's Method Statement. The list of species requirements of the sphagnum plugs is set out in Table 1 of Section 1 of the Invitation to Tender 2. Sphagnum Plug packaging 1. Sphagnum Plugs should NOT be supplied in trays. 2. Packaged Plugs should be placed into bags of a suitable size to a total weight not exceeding 10 kg. The bags should be placed into crates suitable for stacking. 3. The Sphagnum must be produced and packaged to a suitable standard to withstand: 3.1. multiple handling during the delivery process to the Delivery Site and Lift Site; 3.2. stacking multiple crates at Delivery or Lift Site; 3.3. preparation for transport; 3.4. transport of the Material by helicopter, terrestrial vehicle or hand. 4. Tenderers should specify how Plugs will be packaged/bundled in their Method Statement. Please see Invitation to Tender for more details.

Planning Information

A general meeting between a Senior Conservation Works Officer at Moors for the Future (MFF) and a supplier at MFF's offices on 25 June 2025 regarding possible sphagnum supply for peatland restoration projects and working with water company partners and other partners. It was confirmed that a framework tender was likely to be published around the beginning of July 2025 for a 6 year open framework with 2 lots: Lot 1 up to 3,000,000 plugs per annum and Lot 2 up to 50,000 plugs per annum to assist and engage SMEs. The supplier indicated that early supply would assist all suppliers in freeing space for production in subsequent years. No expressions of interest were invited and no clarification questions were issued.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049450-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,150,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,430,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,430,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 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
1
Supplier Name

MICROPROPAGATION SERVICES (E.M.) LIMITED

Further Information

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