Tender

RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Peatland Restoration 2025-26: Helfa Isaf, Ffridd Cedig and Mynydd Newydd

RSPB

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Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 12:04

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

RSPB Cymru is seeking contractors for a tender titled "RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Peatland Restoration 2025-26: Helfa Isaf, Ffridd Cedig and Mynydd Newydd", focusing on the category of works in the construction and agricultural services industry. The tender aims to restore peatland in specific areas of the Lake Vyrnwy estate, with key tasks including the blocking of drainage ditches and gullies to enhance water table levels. The contracting authority is RSPB, located in Cardiff, and the procurement is currently in the Tender stage. A mandatory bidder day is scheduled for 24th September 2025, with the tender submission deadline set for 13th October 2025. The award decision is expected by 17th October 2025. Interested contractors must register and submit responses electronically via the Sell2Wales website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in peatland restoration, construction, and environmental services, offering expertise in water management and ecological restoration. Companies with a background in agricultural, forestry, and environmental works will find the project requirements aligned with their capabilities, potentially facilitating growth by partnering with RSPB in this high-impact conservation effort. The open procurement method further encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers with innovative approaches to peatland restoration. Engaging in this project not only benefits businesses through contract acquisition but also contributes to vital ecological restoration outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Peatland Restoration 2025-26: Helfa Isaf, Ffridd Cedig and Mynydd Newydd

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, enhancing previous restoration and reprofiling or tamping peat hags.Helfa Isaf (204ha) and Ffridd Cedig (25ha) are two bordering areas of blanket peatland with acid grassland and dry heath elements. Helfa Isaf featured extensive peatland restoration work during Winter 2021, whilst the majority of this work was successful, the site now requires some repair work and the blocking of draining/eroding features missed during the initial contract. Ffridd Cedig is smaller area adjacent to Helfa Isaf on the same ridge, previously fenced off for grazing control, the extent of blanket peat is smaller than that of Helfa Isaf, but contains ditches and peat cuts requiring restoration. Mynydd Newydd (34ha) contains a small amount peatland which has been extensively drained and is in extremely poor condition. Specific methods at Mynydd Newydd should be expected to vary based on the ability to work on the marginal peat.Bidder day to visit the site (mandatory) will be hosted 24/09/2025. Please email to register attendance.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=155522.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=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.(WA Ref:155522)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-155522
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155522
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
11 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 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
Matthew Brown
Contact Email
central.procurement@rspb.org.uk
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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