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title: "NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050420"
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# NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050420

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034," conducted by Natural Resources Wales, has reached the contract award stage. This initiative focuses on service-based procurement within the agricultural and restoration domain, specifically targeting peatlands in Wales. The process employed an open procedure, and it culminated in contracts being actively awarded to multiple suppliers. The framework agreement allows a mix of direct awards and mini-competitions, ensuring flexibility and the inclusion of diverse supplier capabilities. The contracts, which have been signed effective from 5 January 2026, will run until 4 January 2034, with work encompassing various regions across Wales (UKL). Key areas of work include excavating, earthmoving, and vegetation management, essential for peatland restoration efforts. The entire contract value, which includes lots for groundworks, vegetation management, and peatland development, approximates £24 million GBP.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in ecological restoration, earthmoving, and vegetation management services. Companies with a strong background in agricultural, forestry, and conservation practices will find this an advantageous framework to expand their operations within the UK, particularly in Wales. The procurement framework is designed to foster supplier development and promote market competitiveness, making it suitable for businesses that aim to broaden their public sector portfolio, enhance technical capabilities, and build a reputation in environmental preservation. With a comprehensive contract period and various procurement techniques in place, businesses that align with the environmental and sustainability goals of Natural Resources Wales are well-positioned to leverage this framework for long-term engagements.

## Notice

Contract Details Notice for the NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034

### Lot Information

Groundworks

This Lot is for the skilful manipulation of peat and other wetland soil types with tracked excavators. A range of restoration techniques are required, including raising and stabilising water levels, re-vegetating of bare peat, stopping peat erosion and cutting of dominant vegetation on Welsh Peatlands. The methods proposed relate to un-forested and afforested upland blanket bog and lowland bogs and fens.

Vegetation / Scrub Management

This framework Lot includes both chemical treatment and manual removal of scrub across often large open areas of peatland. NPAP require a flexible and skilled contractor base to carry all aspects of the works which includes to remove any encroaching scrub and tree species from the areas of deep peat that have managed to establish as a result of the damaged hydrology. The management of deciduous and coniferous tree species will prevent further drying of the peat body.

Peatland Development

This lot is a development lot for those contractors that are skilled machine operators but may have not had any direct experience of working on peatlands. The aim of this lot is to develop the market and provide training and dedicated contract management of works in order to upskill contractors for working on peatlands.

### Planning Information

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https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/national-peatland-action-programme-rhaglen-weithredu-genedlaethol-ar-fawndiroedd/e1fb2bc0/consultation/intro/
https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/national-peatland-action-programme-rhaglen-weithredu-genedlaethol-ar-fawndiroedd/4170fabb/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008295-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £20,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | A.J BUTLER CONTRACTING; AARON PUGHE; CAMDDWR CONTRACTORS CYF; CHRIS HOLGATE; CWM AGRICULTURAL; GT JONES; GWYN ROBERTS A’I GWMNI CYF; JIMMY HUGHES SERVICES; KEHOE COUNTRYSIDE; MAKING TRAX; NET ZERO (NORTH; OWEN ENVIRONMENTAL; SPENCER QUANTUM; TERRA FIRMA; TIRWEDD SUSTAINABLE GARDEN AND TREE SERVICES; WILDBANKS CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45111220 - Scrub-removal work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 09:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008295-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 10:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082803-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 15:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042167-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 08:06 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017471-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 08:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017470-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 07:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015730-2025
- 16 Apr 2025 at 15:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015677-2025
- 16 Apr 2025 at 13:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015587-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008295-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082803-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042167-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017471-2025
  29th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017470-2025
  29th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015730-2025
  17th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015677-2025
  16th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015587-2025
  16th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  All documents are availabble on Bravo eTender Wales

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.htmlINSTRUCTIONSFORSUBMITTINGANEXPRESSIONOFINTEREST/COMPLETINGTHEInvitationToTender(ITT).1.TenderersshouldregisterontheeTenderingportalhttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk2.Onceregistered,suppliersmustexpresstheirinterestasfollows:a.Logintotheetenderingportal.b.OntheDashboardgotoareaforPQQs/ITTsopentoallsuppliers.c.ClickonthenumbernexttoeitherITT_118671,118672,118673d.ClickonthedownarrownexttofilterboxandselectITTDescriptionse.Inoperatorboxselect“contains”andinthevalueboxtypetitleofcontractorreferencenumberandclickonsearchf.Clickon'ExpressInterest'buttoninthe'Actions'boxontheleft-handsideofthepage.3.Onceyouhaveexpressedyourinterest,theITTwillmoveto'MyITTs',whereyoucandownloadandwhereyoucanconstructyourreplyasinstructed.4.Foranysupportinsubmittingyourexpressionofinterest,pleasecontacttheeTenderinghelpdeskon08003684852orathelp@bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/national-peatland-action-programme-rhaglen-weithredu-genedlaethol-ar-fawndiroedd/4170fabb/
- https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/national-peatland-action-programme-rhaglen-weithredu-genedlaethol-ar-fawndiroedd/e1fb2bc0/consultation/intro/

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