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Tender

16 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Buglife, a wildlife conservation charity based in Peterborough, is seeking tenders for its 2026 Meadow Creation Works across three sites located in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Northumberland. This project involves comprehensive environmental services, including the cutting and removal of existing grassland, scarification, and seeding with native wildflower seed mixes provided by Buglife. This contract, valued at £18,000 GBP, is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method. The submission deadline is set for 17th August 2026, at 12:00. Interested parties can expect the award decision by 18th August 2026, with works scheduled from 31st August to 7th October 2026. The main point of contact for this tender is Kate O'Leary, and submissions must be made electronically in English.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services and meadow enhancement. Companies with expertise in habitat restoration, grassland management, and environmental conservation are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The competitive open procurement process allows for diverse participation, encouraging firms to showcase their technical proficiency and innovative methods in meadow creation. By engaging in this project, businesses can bolster their portfolio, gain experience in cross-regional work environments, and establish relationships for future conservation contracts with public bodies such as Buglife.

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Notice Title

2026 Meadow Creation Works in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Northumberland.

Notice Description

Meadow creation work across three sites in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Northumberland. Works include the cutting and removal of existing grassland vegetation, disposal of cuttings, scarification, and seeding with native wildflower seed mixes that will be supplied by Buglife.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837470
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560303
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77315000 - Seeding services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 7 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUGLIFE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8AN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560303
    2026 Meadow Creation Works in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Northumberland. - Meadow creation work across three sites in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Northumberland. Works include the cutting and removal of existing grassland vegetation, disposal of cuttings, scarification, and seeding with native wildflower seed mixes that will be supplied by Buglife.

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