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title: "RDE708 Strategic Flood Risk Solutions for Lowland Peat Restoration"
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# RDE708 Strategic Flood Risk Solutions for Lowland Peat Restoration

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-794db748-bbf3-4bae-b616-1b2466c3e932

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## Summary

Natural England has completed the procurement process for the strategic flood risk solutions for lowland peat restoration consultancy services under the title "RDE708 Strategic Flood Risk Solutions for Lowland Peat Restoration". This project is aimed at providing a guide for flood risk assessments for ecohydrological restoration of lowland peat sites in south Cumbria. The tender, classified under research and development consultancy services (CPV 73200000), was awarded to Jacobs UK Ltd, with a contract value of £31,392 GBP. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on 29th November 2024 and ends on 28th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and hydrological restoration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such specialised projects. The nature of this work allows businesses to showcase their expertise in sustainable land management and ecohydrological practices, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar environmental projects within the UK and internationally.

## Notice

The principal aim of this project is to provide a step-by-step guide to the flood risk assessment requirements for landowners considering ecohydrological restoration of lowland peat sites, in the context of lowland peat sites with protected status in south Cumbria. Many lowland peat sites have undergone extensive physical and hydrological modification, including: Peat cutting with associated drainage to reduce water content of the peat. Drainage to reduce the water table and allow the land to be used for pastoral or arable agriculture and forestry. This, combined with a mosaic of ownership and land use history means that such sites are reduced in their natural extent, with severely compromised hydrology and an absence of peat-forming vegetation. This results in degradation of the remaining peat and a net emission of CO2. Ecohydrological restoration of peatland sites involves disabling man-made and modified drainage using a variety of methods, to reduce hydraulic conductivity and re-instate natural flow pathways. Methods include drain-blocking and cell bunding. These restoration techniques often require permits/planning permission from different bodies, where their safety to infrastructure in the vicinity must be demonstrable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766a6f8e-6eda-4cbb-b907-4390a5ad7f0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,392 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,392 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766a6f8e-6eda-4cbb-b907-4390a5ad7f0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766a6f8e-6eda-4cbb-b907-4390a5ad7f0f
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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