Tender

RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Peatland Restoration 2025-26: Pen Bwlan

RSPB

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Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 15:42

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

The RSPB has initiated a tender process for the "Lake Vyrnwy Peatland Restoration 2025-26: Pen Bwlan" project. This procurement is set under the 'works' category and takes place in Cardiff, Wales, with the restoration site located at Lake Vyrnwy. The tender was released on 15th July 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to visit the site in early August 2025 to assess the scope of work. The procurement method is open, and tenders must be submitted by 25th August 2025 via the Sell2Wales platform. The contract is expected to be awarded by 3rd September 2025, with RSPB Wales as the buying organisation. This project falls under the categories of construction work and agricultural services, as per the CPV classifications.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental restoration, particularly those with experience in peatland and bog conservation. Ideal candidates would include contractors skilled in drainage and land rehabilitation work, capable of installing peat and coir dams. The vast scope of the job, which includes additional related projects yet to be announced, can offer a platform for small to medium enterprises in the ecological services industry to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their competence in sustainable land management practices. Companies wishing to leverage this opportunity should prepare their proposals and ensure that all submissions comply with the electronic submission guidelines presented on Sell2Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Peatland Restoration 2025-26: Pen Bwlan

Notice Description

RSPB Cymru is looking to appoint a contractor to deliver works on the Lake Vyrnwy estate as part of an extensive ongoing programme of peatland restoration. The contractor will be working to raise water tables across blanket bog by blocking drainage ditches and gullies with peat or coir dams and reprofiling or tamping the extensive peat hags. Pen Bwlan is 72ha of more fringe peatland, bordering the large hefts of blanket peatland with acid grassland and dry heath elements. Extensive drainage, cutting and historic overgrazing on Pen Bwlan has resulted in the site being unlike any other on the Lake Vyrnwy estate; with peat hags rife and significant peat area lost, leaving only "islands" of peat remaining.______________________________________________________________________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=153438.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:153438)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153438
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153438
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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