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title: "LPS CAS - Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d34"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-17"
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# LPS CAS - Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d34

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council successfully completed the procurement process for peatland restoration works across four areas in the Forest of Bowland. The project, titled "Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland," falls under the environmental improvement category within the works industry and covers approximately 408 hectares. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, below the threshold, ensuring a broad range of participation. The contracting period commenced in September 2025 and is slated to conclude by March 2026, adhering to specific access restrictions due to land conditions. With significant contracts signed on various dates from October to November 2025, the process is well into the Award stage, involving experienced SMEs as suppliers for the different lots.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental works, particularly those with expertise in peatland restoration and related earthmoving activities. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record and technical competence in similar projects were particularly suited to participate. Notably, SMEs have been actively engaged, contributing to local economic growth while enhancing environmental sustainability through their services. Success in the tender offers these businesses avenues for increased recognition and potential future contracts within the public authority sector, focusing on eco-centric development and rehabilitation initiatives.

## Notice

Peatland restoration works across 4 geographical areas of the Forest of Bowland

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Peatland Restoration Lee Fell

Lot 1 - Peatland restoration at Lee Fell in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 72 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Lot 2 - Peatland restoration - Birch Bank

Lot 2 - Peatland restoration at Birch Bank in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 127 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Lot 3 - Peatland restoration - Calf Clough

Lot 3 - Peatland restoration at Calf Clough in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 61.5 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Lot 4 - Peatland restoration - Burn Fell End

Lot 4 - Peatland restoration at Burn Fell End in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 148 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083923-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2025 - 15 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,192,000 |
| Lots value | £1,192,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,124,408 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BEN SCOTT CONTRACTING; FIELD & FELL ENVIRONMENTAL; NET ZERO (NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 14:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083923-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 16:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039083-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083923-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039083-2025
  10th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nznorth.co.uk
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplierTendersubmissionsMUSTbemadeviatheLCCisupplierportal.TheAuthoritywillnotacceptemailorhardcopy/papertenderreturnsinrelationtothistender.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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