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title: "Peatland Requirements (Cumbria)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683a6"
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buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
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# Peatland Requirements (Cumbria)

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683a6

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited has awarded a contract for 'Peatland Requirements (Cumbria)' under the direct award method, with the procurement process focusing on specialised environmental consultancy services. The contracting authority, a private utility organisation based in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, aims to fulfil several regulatory obligations related to peatland surveys, restoration plans, carbon assessments, and specialised monitoring services. The procurement stage is complete as of April 17, 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on May 1, 2026, and continue until March 31, 2030. The project is destined for Cumbria, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability within the UKD region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in peatland restoration and carbon accounting. The direct award strategy suggests a continuation of successful past collaborations, potentially favouring businesses already involved with United Utilities in similar projects. Large-scale organisations focused on environmental issues may find themselves well-suited to participate, potentially enhancing their portfolios through involvement in sustainable initiatives. The substantial contract value of £850,000 reveals promising prospects for firms aiming to expand within the utilities sector while contributing to ecological restoration efforts.

## Notice

United Utilities (UU) has several regulatory obligations across multiple work packages, including: * Full peatland survey and resurvey programmes, including condition assessments and vegetation surveys. * Production of restoration plans, including scoping, mapping, prescriptions, phasing and cost estimation. * Planning, permissions and procurement, covering SSSI consents, landowner liaison, and contractor oversight. * Direct oversight of restoration work, including remedial works on sites previously restored by UU and partners. * Carbon assessments and Peatland Code calculations, supporting carbon accounting and investment readiness. * Specialist monitoring, including water table loggers, peat depth, surface flow, water storage, grazing impacts, and drone surveys.

### Procurement Information

The requirement is a continuation of services that have already been delivered under partnership arrangements and re-tendering these services or appointing a new supplier would disrupt delivery and compromise the integrity of ongoing programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035183-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £850,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | GREAT SANKEY |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA5 3LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035183-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034468-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035183-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034468-2026
  16th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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