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North District - Peatland Restoration Framework

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

01 Jul 2026 at 13:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is presently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "North District - Peatland Restoration Framework." Situated within the United Kingdom, specifically Bristol, this project falls under the category of services focusing on agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The initiative seeks to engage the market for a framework aimed at restoring peatlands across various sites. Prospective bidders are invited to express their interest and contribute feedback on the project's feasibility by 10th July 2026. The procurement process, identified by the document ID 061794-2026, has a scheduled contract period from 5th October 2026 to 4th October 2030, with an estimated contract value of £9,600,000 gross (£8,000,000 net).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and restoration services, including tasks such as tree and scrub removal, hydrological restoration, and site protection. Its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is noteworthy, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. Engaging with this procurement process could provide valuable experience and networking in the government contracting sphere, particularly for companies with innovative techniques in environmental restoration. The framework agreement also offers a multi-year engagement, ensuring a stable revenue stream for the successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North District - Peatland Restoration Framework

Notice Description

Forestry England is seeking market engagement for a peatland restoration framework across multiple sites (to be confirmed). The scope includes provision of all labour, plant, materials, and expertise to deliver restoration works. Including tree and scrub removal using a mechanical mulcher, hagg and gully reprofiling, hydrological restoration and re-wetting through the construction of water control structures, including peat dams, plastic piling dams, stone dams, timber dams and bunding and forest-to-bog work through ground smoothing, which may include stump flipping, stump grinding, furrow reprofiling, and cross-tracking. Some sites may require helicopter transport due to access constraints. Contractors will also be responsible for environmental safeguards, site protection, monitoring, and reporting.

Planning Information

We invite companies from the market to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications and the feasibility of our emerging plans. We particularly welcome proposals for innovative techniques or approaches, including those not specifically identified within this notice, that could be explored or trialled. Please register your interest with commercial.services@forestryengland.uk by close of business Friday 10th July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c162
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061794-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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