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Sandford Heath Peatland Restoration

NATURAL ENGLAND

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04 Dec 2025 at 09:33

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01 Oct 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandford Heath Peatland Restoration project, led by Natural England, in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, focuses on ecological management in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the 'works' category and is concerned with site-clearance activities specifically aimed at peatland restoration. The process followed an open competition method, below threshold, ensuring accessibility to a range of suppliers. The contract was awarded to CD Forestry & Environmental Ltd, valued at £59,750, starting on 8th December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. Key dates included the tender period deadline on 27th October 2025 and the enquiry period closure on 17th October 2025, with award issuance completed on 4th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in ecological restoration and forestry management, particularly those with expertise in site-clearance and environmental works. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of managing open competition tenders, could find prospects for growth and collaboration with central government entities. With a focus on peatland restoration, organisations involved in sustainable forestry practices are well-suited to this initiative, benefiting from the opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation efforts within the UK region.

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Notice Title

Sandford Heath Peatland Restoration

Notice Description

Summary Felling and extraction of coniferous tree cover over peaty soils, infill of drainage channels using existing spoil banks and some arisings from felling works. Flailing/foraging of Mollinia tussocks, creation of pilot channel to encourage flow toward central flowpaths. See Appendix A for Site Plan (also indicates ditch location referred too in below objectives), stored under documents. Objectives Phase I Ideal Ecological Timeframe: 17th November 2025 - 28th February 2026 i. Felling area totals approximately 2.52 ha. ii. All Scots pine Pinus sylvestris and beech Fagus sylvatica to be felled; the former as non-native woodland cover on peat, and the latter as water uptake incompatible with peat restoration. iii. Birch Betula spp., willow Salix spp., oak Quercus spp., and sweet chestnut Castanea sativa also to be felled, though approx. 25 scattered and marginal veteran/future veteran trees will be retained, both in recogn

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a58f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079577-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111213 - Site-clearance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Alan Green
Contact Email
alan.green@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CD FORESTRY & ENVIRONMENTAL

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