Tender

RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Peatland Restoration 2025-26: Bryn Fawnog

RSPB

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Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 15:41

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is inviting tenders for the "RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Peatland Restoration 2025-26: Bryn Fawnog" project, which aims to restore peatland in the area following the deforestation of commercial conifer plantations. The project, located in Cardiff, falls under the works industry category and involves construction and forestry services. It is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 25 August 2025. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site during the week commencing 4 August 2025 for an informed proposal. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in peatland restoration, forestry, and environmental engineering. Companies with experience in stump augering, ground smoothing, gully and ditch blocking, and hag re-profiling will find this project particularly suitable. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio in environmental restoration and strengthen their market position within the agricultural and construction sectors in Wales and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Peatland Restoration 2025-26: Bryn Fawnog

Notice Description

RSPB Cymru is looking to appoint a contractor for forest-to-bog works at Bryn Fawnog, Lake Vyrnwy, as part of an extensive ongoing programme of peatland restoration.The contractor will be working to raise the water table on an area of former commercial conifer plantation which has been clear felled. Restoration methods will include stump augering, ground smoothing, gully and ditch blocking and hag reprofiling. Also includes the spraying of 2 Rhododendron bushes and the removal of 2, 5x5m squares of old fencing from site.______________________________________________________________________This summer, the RSPB will release a further 3 separate invitations to tender relating to peatland restoration or surveying, with work completion some time between 01/10/2025 and 15/03/2026. Estimated person days provided WILL change when the invitation to tenders are released and are to be used as guide. Further information will be provided when the invitation to tenders are released. These are as follows:Eidda Fawr, Migneint - Gully and ditch blocking using peat dams, hag reprofiling, some possible modification of previous work. Estimated person days: 140.Helfa Isaf, Ffridd Cedig and Mynydd Newydd, Lake Vyrnwy - Gully and ditch blocking using peat dams, hag reprofiling, modification of previous work, possible install of coir logs. Estimated person days: 68.Cwm Pennant Peat Depth Survey, Llangynog - 706ha site requiring a peat depth survey on a 50x50m grid. Number of peat depth points: 2,266Estimated person days: 25 person days.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144212.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=153432.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Bidders are strongly recommended to conduct a site visit to better inform their quote. There will be an opportunity for interested parties to visit the project site w/c 04 August 2025.(WA Ref:153432)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153432
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153432
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB
Contact Name
Julia Harrison
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920353000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9AB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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