Tender

Peatland Partnership project Ecologist

MONTGOMERYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

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Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 14:53

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

The Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust, a key buyer in this procurement process, is inviting tenders for a "Peatland Partnership project Ecologist" to support the Wales Peatland Action project. This initiative, based in Welshpool within the Cambrian mountains, requires a qualified ecologist to perform comprehensive surveys and develop management plans aimed at peatland restoration. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions expected by 13th August 2025, followed by the award period ending on 15th August 2025. This project is funded by the National Peatland Action Programme and Natural Resources Wales and aligns with the Welsh Government's strategic goals. Noteworthy milestone dates include the completion of fieldwork by 31st October 2025, draft plans by 20th November 2025, and final plans by 28th February 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in ecological surveys, natural resource management, and wildlife preservation. Given its open procurement method, the contract encourages individual firms or consortiums with expertise in peatland and ecological management to participate. The project’s significant scope, covering an area of 1,073 hectares, presents a substantial venture for organisations in the ecological and environmental services industry. Businesses adept in hydrological surveys, habitat management, and conservation planning are well-suited to leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and contribute to vital environmental objectives in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peatland Partnership project Ecologist

Notice Description

Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust is looking for a suitably experienced ecologist to carry out ecological, peat and hydrological surveys and use this information, along with existing data, to write peatland restoration and habitat management plans for an area of the Cambrian mountains totalling 1,073ha. Fieldwork to be completed by 31st October 2025. Draft plans to be produced by 20th November 2025. Final plans completed by 28th February 2026.This is a Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust managed project, part of Wales Peatland Action, a response to the Climate and Nature emergencies funded through the National Peatland Action Programme and Natural Resources Wales, on behalf of Welsh Government.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=154107. (WA Ref:154107)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154107
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154107
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

09112200 - Peat

71355000 - Surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 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
MONTGOMERYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Contact Name
Tammy Stretton
Contact Email
tammy@montwt.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7572917164

Buyer Location

Locality
WELSHPOOL
Postcode
SY21 7JP
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Welshpool Castle
Westminster Constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr

Further Information

Notice Documents

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