---
title: "North Pennines AONB Partnership- Peatland Restoration Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ce37"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-03-24"
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# North Pennines AONB Partnership- Peatland Restoration Framework

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ce37

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## Summary

Durham County Council is overseeing the North Pennines AONB Partnership Peatland Restoration Framework, a public procurement tender in the construction industry, specifically focused on works related to peatland restoration. This selective tender is currently at the award stage, having completed the procurement process with an estimated total contract value of £6,000,000. The framework is structured to identify eight contractors, and works will commence under varying contract periods over the framework's duration, with specific activities such as fencing, and installation of peat dams outlined. The contract period starts on 1 November 2021 and ends on 31 October 2023, with the notice expected to provide further details on eligible contracting authorities including schools and fire services in County Durham.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental restoration, construction, and landscaping services. Businesses that offer innovative land management solutions, ecological restoration expertise, or have experience in civil engineering works related to landscape modification would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework also permits additional contracting authorities to participate, expanding the potential client base for successful bidders which fosters business growth and collaborative environmental initiatives across various local councils and authorities.

## Notice

The Framework is for the provision of Peatland Restoration ("the Contract") to Durham County Council and affiliated bodies. This Framework is for 8 successful Contactors who scored over 60% to deliver works for peatland restoration, including but not exclusively; fencing, supplying and spreading heather brash, supply and insulation of wooden, stone or coir dams, installation of peat dams and supply and spreading of lime, fertiliser and seed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework is for the provision of Peatland Restoration ("the Contract") to Durham County Council and affiliated bodies. This Framework is for 8 successful Contactors who scored over 60% to deliver works for peatland restoration, including but not exclusively; fencing, supplying and spreading heather brash, supply and insulation of wooden, stone or coir dams, installation of peat dams and supply and spreading of lime, fertiliser and seed. Additional information: This is a framework and the amount on the given is an estimation over the duration of the framework

Renewal: The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months from the actual end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007970-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CONSERVEFOR; DINSDALE MOORLAND SPECIALISTS; JW BAINBRIDGE CONTRACTORS; MARSDEN AES; TERRA FIRMA ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2022 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007970-2022
- 29 Jul 2021 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018121-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk
- http://www.nepo.org
- https://www.durham.gov.uk
- https://www.judiciary.gov.uk
- https://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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