Tender

Peatland Restoration in the North York Moors - White Mires, Cropton Forest

NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

North York Moors National Park Authority is overseeing a procurement process titled "Peatland Restoration in the North York Moors - White Mires, Cropton Forest." This project falls under the industry category of environmental improvement works and is set in the United Kingdom, specifically focused on the North York Moors area. The procurement is in the tender stage and involves an open procedure method due to its public authority sub-central government classification. Interested parties have until 4th February 2026 at 12:00 to submit their bids electronically or via post. The planned project execution ranges from 16th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, with the work valued at £130,000 excluding VAT, or £156,000 gross. The enquiry period closes on 29th January 2026, and awards are expected to be finalised by 6th February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental works, particularly those with expertise in peatland restoration. The project calls for skills in blocking and sediment trapping, large gully side stabilisation, bare peat stabilisation, and Sphagnum introduction, among other tasks. SMEs are encouraged to apply, and the procurement places a significant emphasis on both cost and quality, with a preference for contractors who can deliver high-quality restoration work. Companies able to demonstrate these capabilities stand a good chance of being competitive in this tender, which not only promises financial growth but also enhances industry reputation in environmental conservation.

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Notice Title

Peatland Restoration in the North York Moors - White Mires, Cropton Forest

Notice Description

Procurement of works to complete a peat restoration project on White Mires, in Cropton Forest, in the North York Moors National Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ad1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005198-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Edward March-Shawcross
Contact Email
e.march-shawcross@northyorkmoors.org
Contact Phone
+447891052436

Buyer Location

Locality
HELMSLEY
Postcode
YO62 5BP
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Helmsley & Sinnington
Westminster Constituency
Thirsk and Malton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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