--- title: "Dorset Peat Partnership restoration works - Agglestone 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4df0ded3-01d2-4df8-8c7e-4df49b70dbab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4df0ded3-01d2-4df8-8c7e-4df49b70dbab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4df0ded3-01d2-4df8-8c7e-4df49b70dbab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4df0ded3-01d2-4df8-8c7e-4df49b70dbab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2025-07-04" --- # Dorset Peat Partnership restoration works - Agglestone 2025 Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4df0ded3-01d2-4df8-8c7e-4df49b70dbab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4df0ded3-01d2-4df8-8c7e-4df49b70dbab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4df0ded3-01d2-4df8-8c7e-4df49b70dbab.json) ## Summary The procurement process is spearheaded by The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, seeking contractors for the "Dorset Peat Partnership restoration works - Agglestone 2025". This tender, currently active and in the tender stage, targets the agricultural, forestry, and environmental services industry within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The work focuses on restoring the Agglestone mire within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve. The open procedure deadline for submissions is on 1st August 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2025 and complete by the end of November 2025. The estimated contract value lies between £20,000 and £50,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in environmental restoration, particularly those experienced in working in sensitive habitats. The project requires a high level of capability and relevant experience in fields such as mulching, excavating, and installing culverted crossings. Businesses capable of proposing innovative and cost-effective solutions will likely be competitive. Given the project involves sensitive ecological restoration to promote carbon capture and improve water management, firms specialising in environmental engineering and conservation have valuable prospects for growth through participation in this tender. ## Notice Site works to restore sections of the Agglestone mire system within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve, as part of a wider project led by the Dorset Peatland Partnership. The aim is to reconnect drained mire habitat, raise water levels, slow flow rates and maximise Carbon capture within currently degraded mire systems. This will be achieved using a range of sensitive restoration techniques that are described in more detail in the attached project specifications. Activities include mulching Molinia, excavating pilot channels, ditch infill and installing culverted footpath crossings. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience including of working in sensitive habitats on protected sites, proposed solution and cost. Full details including of how to apply are in the attached Request for Proposals document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c60d1a-f52e-40fb-9587-fb51846114c1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY | | Locality | SWANAGE | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH19 3AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Swanage | | Westminster constituency | South Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2025 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c60d1a-f52e-40fb-9587-fb51846114c1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c60d1a-f52e-40fb-9587-fb51846114c1 4th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0769ff3-cc52-47ca-957c-b91097b7a2f4 Request for proposal - RFP1 summary - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/675015a6-0ea6-4b45-becc-f32d728bf574 Project specification, including maps, breakdowns and locations of restoration features. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53888b6a-18a2-494d-8989-d7059e5a2c30 Pre-construction Information. Draft summary of identified risks and mitigation measures, to form part of CDM administration. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05834aac-aef5-4caa-a6a0-23415cf3b355 Map showing location of the project site and access routes - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94a60f4f-495f-4212-8428-8fe9597ca38a Bill of quantity - please fill this in as part of tender submissions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83e87f7d-b668-403a-b213-1688edfea2bb Historic Environment Assessment Report for Agglestone mire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d940b79-0ae9-465d-a310-8f92d2638bd9 Overlay of Historic Environment Assessment maps and project plan maps - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78ca8c47-82c9-45ea-9434-398964bcc80e National Trust Environment Site Rules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2762f10-dd42-481c-81cf-5adc05e9a1a3 Unexploded ordnance, methodologies, and procedures ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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