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title: "Orchard Common Complex Warslow Moors Estate hydrological works habitat works and sphagnum planting"
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# Orchard Common Complex Warslow Moors Estate hydrological works habitat works and sphagnum planting

Buyer: PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a38240bc-6c9e-4a49-824a-56350e6cfc90

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## Summary

The Peak District National Park Authority has awarded a contract for hydrological works, habitat works, and sphagnum planting in the Orchard Common Complex of the Warslow Moors Estate. The project encompasses 215 hectares comprising seven moorland blocks, managed by the PDNPA. Terra Firma Environmental Ltd has been selected as the contractor. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract runs from 31st July 2024 to 31st December 2025. This initiative, classified under flood-prevention works and dam construction, is part of a wider SSSI, SPA, and SAC designation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental conservation, flood-prevention construction, and habitat restoration. SMEs, in particular, can find promising growth prospects, especially those with expertise in hydrological works and sphagnum planting. The procurement process being open and below-threshold makes it accessible for small to medium-sized enterprises aiming to develop their portfolio within public sector contracts. Interested businesses can contact Hazel Crowther at the Peak District National Park Authority for further information.

## Notice

Hydrological blocking works and sphagnum planting is proposed on the Orchard Common Moorland complex. This is part of a wider SSSI, SPA and SAC designation and includes seven separate moorland blocks listed below. The area shown is owned and managed by the PDNPA and covers 215 hectares. * Bradley Howell (15ha), * Gib Tor (48ha), * Lower stake Gutter (29ha), * Goldsitch Moss (10ha), * Gradbach (43), * Orchard Common (53ha), * & Brand moor (17ha) The area has been subject to a detailed hydrological survey and a number of actions have been selected based on site visits and consultation with NE staff. These include: * Hydrological block works, * Habitat works and * Sphagnum planting. Tender documentation is available at https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/looking-after/about-us/open-government/tenders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0701598-890d-4c3e-990d-f4f362c1c2ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £317,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £435,200 |
| 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 | PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BAKEWELL |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE45 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Bakewell |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TERRA FIRMA ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 45247210 - Dam construction work

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0701598-890d-4c3e-990d-f4f362c1c2ec
- 2 Oct 2023 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb6104b-be03-4544-880d-e0f2facc91eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0701598-890d-4c3e-990d-f4f362c1c2ec
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb6104b-be03-4544-880d-e0f2facc91eb
  2nd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/looking-after/about-us/open-government/tenders

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