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title: "Wetland Restoration Framework - South District"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef15"
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# Wetland Restoration Framework - South District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef15

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is leading the procurement process for a Wetland Restoration Framework within the South District, scheduled to run from March 2026 to February 2030. The focus of this tender is on works that involve full-scale restoration, maintenance, and repairs of wetland sites, notably in areas with special environmental designations such as SSSI, SAC, SPA, and Ramsar. This open competition, initiated on 20th March 2026, is structured as a framework agreement allowing direct awards for smaller contracts up to £30,000, and a mini-competition for larger work orders. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 18th December 2025, and the tender submission deadline set for 9th January 2026. This procurement belongs to the excavation and earthmoving industry category, located in South England, specifically regions with postal codes BS16 1EJ and surrounding areas.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological restoration and earthmoving procedures, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are already equipped with the necessary machinery and expertise in environmentally sensitive areas. Suppliers such as G.Farwell LTD, Practicality Brown Ltd, and Alaska Ecological Contracting LTD have already been identified and engaged in this contract, illustrating the competitive landscape for capable firms. The open competition approach ensures accessibility to firms that can demonstrate quality and precision in delivery, thereby providing a platform for growth in specialised restoration projects. The framework agreement's structure allows flexibility, opening pathways for additional contract awards through mini-competitions, which may be particularly beneficial for businesses aiming to participate in substantial projects related to environmental sustainability and wetland management.

## Notice

A framework contract to deliver our programme of wetland restoration sites including full scale restorations from start to finish, repairs and maintenance for a period of 4 years from March 2026. Bidders will need to demonstrate their experience of wetland restoration preferably on sites in the New Forest that are SSSI, SAC, SPA and Ramsar designated or equivalent in other locations, bidders must also have their own machinery. For full details of our needs, please read the separate Scope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025757-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £166,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALASKA ECOLOGICAL CONTRACTING; G.FARWELL; PRACTICALITY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 12:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025757-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 16:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079893-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025757-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079893-2025
  4th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=b2b6ec8f-2d64-4dee-a7c7-dd5a9e4d07dd
- https://www.forestryengland.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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