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Peatland Requirements (Cumbria)

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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17 Apr 2026 at 12:06

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16 Apr 2026 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited has awarded a contract for 'Peatland Requirements (Cumbria)' under the direct award method, with the procurement process focusing on specialised environmental consultancy services. The contracting authority, a private utility organisation based in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, aims to fulfil several regulatory obligations related to peatland surveys, restoration plans, carbon assessments, and specialised monitoring services. The procurement stage is complete as of April 17, 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on May 1, 2026, and continue until March 31, 2030. The project is destined for Cumbria, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability within the UKD region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in peatland restoration and carbon accounting. The direct award strategy suggests a continuation of successful past collaborations, potentially favouring businesses already involved with United Utilities in similar projects. Large-scale organisations focused on environmental issues may find themselves well-suited to participate, potentially enhancing their portfolios through involvement in sustainable initiatives. The substantial contract value of £850,000 reveals promising prospects for firms aiming to expand within the utilities sector while contributing to ecological restoration efforts.

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Notice Title

Peatland Requirements (Cumbria)

Notice Description

United Utilities (UU) has several regulatory obligations across multiple work packages, including: * Full peatland survey and resurvey programmes, including condition assessments and vegetation surveys. * Production of restoration plans, including scoping, mapping, prescriptions, phasing and cost estimation. * Planning, permissions and procurement, covering SSSI consents, landowner liaison, and contractor oversight. * Direct oversight of restoration work, including remedial works on sites previously restored by UU and partners. * Carbon assessments and Peatland Code calculations, supporting carbon accounting and investment readiness. * Specialist monitoring, including water table loggers, peat depth, surface flow, water storage, grazing impacts, and drone surveys.

Procurement Information

The requirement is a continuation of services that have already been delivered under partnership arrangements and re-tendering these services or appointing a new supplier would disrupt delivery and compromise the integrity of ongoing programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035183-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUMBRIA WILDLIFE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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