---
title: "Restoration of Aushaw Moss"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048918"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-12"
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# Restoration of Aushaw Moss

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048918

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Restoration of Aushaw Moss" is being managed by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, a regional or local authority. This contract falls under the environmental services and agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services categories. The project location is the West Pennine Moors, within the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The procurement stage is the tender stage, with key dates including the tender end date on 16th August 2024, and the contract period set from 15th October 2024 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method is an open procedure, adhering to the GPA guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in environmental restoration, biodiversity enhancement, and peatland re-wetting. It is particularly suited for organisations with expertise in hydrology, vegetation restoration, and ecological conservation. Businesses that can provide high-quality work, deliver social value, and offer competitive pricing will find this tender beneficial for growth, not only by contributing to local environmental efforts but by aligning with broader climate action plans. The project is valued at approximately 200,000 GBP, providing ample scope for businesses to expand their portfolios and enhance their credentials in the environmental services sector.

## Notice

The objective of this Contract is to deliver works on an upland site in the West Pennine Moors, within the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The aim of the work is to re-wet and revegetate bare peat, restore hydrology, and increase biodiversity on the site. The work will contribute to shifting this part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI from unfavourable recovering to favourable status. The project will also be used to involve local people in restoration works and to introduce them to the biodiversity and landscape of the West Pennine Moors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this Contract is to deliver works on an upland site in the West Pennine Moors, within the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen. The aim of the work is to re-wet and revegetate bare peat, restore hydrology, and increase biodiversity on the site. The work will contribute to shifting this part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI from unfavourable recovering to favourable status. The project will also be used to involve local people in restoration works and to introduce them to the biodiversity and landscape of the West Pennine Moors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040167-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £146,213 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040167-2024
- 8 Aug 2024 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025101-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/register

## Provenance

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