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title: "MFF162 Supply and Delivery of Sphagnum Moss Plugs"
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# MFF162 Supply and Delivery of Sphagnum Moss Plugs

Buyer: PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055f22

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## Summary

The Peak District National Park Authority initiated a tender process for the "MFF162 Supply and Delivery of Sphagnum Moss Plugs" with an implementation stage noted as of 27th May 2026. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, was primarily planned to revive peatlands within specific UK regions, including the Peak District National Park and South Pennines. The tender comprised the supply and delivery of up to 18 million sphagnum moss plugs over a contract period from 3rd September 2025 to 31st August 2031, divided into two lots. The procurement targets horticultural and nursery product suppliers, with key performance metrics focusing on product quality, delivery timeliness, and long-term supply security. The procurement process exhibits a robust framework engaging SMEs in the industry, thereby supporting regional ecological restoration efforts.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specializing in horticultural and nursery products, particularly those with expertise in sphagnum moss. By participating, businesses not only contribute to critical environmental conservation efforts but also enhance their market presence and operational capabilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, given its emphasis on quality and timely delivery. The long-term nature of the contract allows for sustained business growth, offering an excellent opportunity for suppliers to secure a stable client base while contributing to environmental sustainability and ecosystem restoration projects.

## Notice

Supply & Deliver Sphagnum Moss Plugs to Delivery Sites within the Peak District National Park and South Pennines SAC. Lot 1 - A quantity of up to 18,000,000 plugs over 6 years (up to 3,000,000 per year)- over the Contract Period. It is anticipated that the requirement each year will be no less than 300,000 Plugs per annum.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of a quantity of up to 18,000,000 plugs over 6 years (up to 3,000,000 per year)- over the Contract Period. It is anticipated that the requirement each year will be no less than 300,000 Plugs per annum. 1. Specification 1. Sphagnum Plugs must be supplied in whole growing plant form as Plugs. The form and method for production of Plugs must be detailed in the Tender Return. 2. Sphagnum Plugs must be grown peat-free with the exception of paludiculture, in which case a detailed method statement should be included to demonstrate how peat is used sustainably and not extracted in the production of sphagnum plugs 3. A Sphagnum Plug may consist of a single species or a mix of species. The Authority prefer a mix of species suitable for growing on blanket bog in the Peak District and South Pennines with a dominance of peat forming species as set out in the table below. The species mixes can be seen in Table 1 contained in Section 1 of the ITT. 4. The Authority will permit a tolerance of up to 5% above or below the percentages set out in Table 1 contained in Section 1 of the ITT. 5. Bidders may recommend in the Itemised Costs at Appendix 1 of the ITT other species or species mixes that in their opinion fits the Authority's requirements specified in the Specification. 6. Important peat building hummock species are preferred. However, our requirements will vary and all species/combinations of bog surface and flush species will be considered. 7. Plugs of a single species may also be considered, please detail in your Tender return which species can be provided. E.g. S. cuspidatum must form Plugs of this species only. 8. The Material must only contain Sphagnum native to the United Kingdom. 9. Plugs containing a proportion of foreign materials (e.g. soil, grass or other plant materials other than Sphagnum) as deemed inappropriate by the Nominated Officer may be rejected. The decision of the Nominated Officer shall be final. 10. A Sphagnum Plug should consist of several Sphagnum plants and have a minimum diameter of 2.5cm, and a minimum height of 5cm, and a maximum height of 12cm. 11. Propagated Sphagnum must be free from disease or pest which may be associated with growing in glass house conditions. How the absence of disease and pest will be assured should be covered in the Tenderer's Method Statement. The list of species requirements of the sphagnum plugs is set out in Table 1 of Section 1 of the Invitation to Tender 2. Sphagnum Plug packaging 1. Sphagnum Plugs should NOT be supplied in trays. 2. Packaged Plugs should be placed into bags of a suitable size to a total weight not exceeding 10 kg. The bags should be placed into crates suitable for stacking. 3. The Sphagnum must be produced and packaged to a suitable standard to withstand: 3.1. multiple handling during the delivery process to the Delivery Site and Lift Site; 3.2. stacking multiple crates at Delivery or Lift Site; 3.3. preparation for transport; 3.4. transport of the Material by helicopter, terrestrial vehicle or hand. 4. Tenderers should specify how Plugs will be packaged/bundled in their Method Statement. Please see Invitation to Tender for more details.

Lot 2

Supply and delivery of a quantity of up to 300,000 plugs over 6 years (up to 50,000 per year)- over the Contract Period. It is anticipated that the requirement each year will be no less than 10,000 Plugs per annum. 1. Specification 1. Sphagnum Plugs must be supplied in whole growing plant form as Plugs. The form and method for production of Plugs must be detailed in the Tender Return. 2. Sphagnum Plugs must be grown peat-free with the exception of paludiculture, in which case a detailed method statement should be included to demonstrate how peat is used sustainably and not extracted in the production of sphagnum plugs 3. A Sphagnum Plug may consist of a single species or a mix of species. The Authority prefer a mix of species suitable for growing on blanket bog in the Peak District and South Pennines with a dominance of peat forming species as set out in the table below. The species mixes can be seen in Table 1 contained in Section 1 of the ITT. 4. The Authority will permit a tolerance of up to 5% above or below the percentages set out in Table 1 contained in Section 1 of the ITT. 5. Bidders may recommend in the Itemised Costs at Appendix 1 of the ITT other species or species mixes that in their opinion fits the Authority's requirements specified in the Specification. 6. Important peat building hummock species are preferred. However, our requirements will vary and all species/combinations of bog surface and flush species will be considered. 7. Plugs of a single species may also be considered, please detail in your Tender return which species can be provided. E.g. S. cuspidatum must form Plugs of this species only. 8. The Material must only contain Sphagnum native to the United Kingdom. 9. Plugs containing a proportion of foreign materials (e.g. soil, grass or other plant materials other than Sphagnum) as deemed inappropriate by the Nominated Officer may be rejected. The decision of the Nominated Officer shall be final. 10. A Sphagnum Plug should consist of several Sphagnum plants and have a minimum diameter of 2.5cm, and a minimum height of 5cm, and a maximum height of 12cm. 11. Propagated Sphagnum must be free from disease or pest which may be associated with growing in glass house conditions. How the absence of disease and pest will be assured should be covered in the Tenderer's Method Statement. The list of species requirements of the sphagnum plugs is set out in Table 1 of Section 1 of the Invitation to Tender 2. Sphagnum Plug packaging 1. Sphagnum Plugs should NOT be supplied in trays. 2. Packaged Plugs should be placed into bags of a suitable size to a total weight not exceeding 10 kg. The bags should be placed into crates suitable for stacking. 3. The Sphagnum must be produced and packaged to a suitable standard to withstand: 3.1. multiple handling during the delivery process to the Delivery Site and Lift Site; 3.2. stacking multiple crates at Delivery or Lift Site; 3.3. preparation for transport; 3.4. transport of the Material by helicopter, terrestrial vehicle or hand. 4. Tenderers should specify how Plugs will be packaged/bundled in their Method Statement. Please see Invitation to Tender for more details.

### Planning Information

A general meeting between a Senior Conservation Works Officer at Moors for the Future (MFF) and a supplier at MFF's offices on 25 June 2025 regarding possible sphagnum supply for peatland restoration projects and working with water company partners and other partners. It was confirmed that a framework tender was likely to be published around the beginning of July 2025 for a 6 year open framework with 2 lots: Lot 1 up to 3,000,000 plugs per annum and Lot 2 up to 50,000 plugs per annum to assist and engage SMEs. The supplier indicated that early supply would assist all suppliers in freeing space for production in subsequent years.
No expressions of interest were invited and no clarification questions were issued.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049450-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,150,000 |
| Lots value | £9,150,000 |
| Awards value | £8,430,000 |
| Contracts value | £8,430,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROPROPAGATION SERVICES (E.M. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 09:36 - Implementation - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049450-2026
- 3 Nov 2025 at 16:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070561-2025
- 29 Sep 2025 at 10:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060419-2025
- 16 Jul 2025 at 12:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040522-2025
- 15 Jul 2025 at 09:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039850-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049450-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract performance notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070561-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060419-2025
  29th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040522-2025
  16th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039850-2025
  15th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7086
  Completed contract (redacted)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beadamoss.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/tenders
- https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/looking-after/about-us/open-government/tenders

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