--- title: "Warslow Moors Estate Wader Protection Plan Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ae74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae74.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-26" --- # Warslow Moors Estate Wader Protection Plan Project Buyer: PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ae74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae74.json) ## Summary The Peak District National Park Authority is overseeing a tender for the "Warslow Moors Estate Wader Protection Plan Project," which falls under the categories of trapping and pest-control services. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with submissions to be emailed by 17:00 on 6th July 2026. The project aims to support the conservation efforts at the Warslow Moors Estate, specifically focusing on managing predator species to protect breeding waders. The project's core area includes the Breeding Wader Priority Protection Area and adjacent suitable habitats across the UKF and UKG regions. With a total contract value of £250,000 and lasting from 1st January 2027 to 30th June 2029, successful bidders may also benefit from an optional extension to 2031, subject to eligibility criteria and compliance with environmental legislation. This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses involved in wildlife management, conservation, and pest control, specifically for those with relevant experience in humane predator control and habitat restoration. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) equipped with firearms certifications and proven track records in delivering high-quality predator management will find this project particularly suitable. The open procurement method ensures wide participation, while the focused objectives of habitat and species protection demand advanced methodologies and collaboration with estate staff and stakeholders, offering businesses a chance to engage in meaningful ecological work. ## Notice The Authority has owned the Warslow Moors Estate (1902 Ha) since 1986 and aims to conserve its natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. Large areas of the Estate cover Leek Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest, Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1) Special Protection Area and the South Pennine Moors Special Area of Conservation (See Appendix 2 of the Invitation to Tender for designations in respect of project area). Of particular relevance to the Estate's work are the wading bird populations that the Leek Moors support. Population numbers of Eurasian Curlew, Common Snipe and Lapwing were on a severe decline towards what were considered to be a dangerous level. A previous Wader Recovery Project and subsequent predator control has addressed this decline and together with a habitat restoration programme the number of breeding waders is in recovery. Previous predator control has aided the establishment of core breeding wader hotspot areas. The estate seeks to continue this work and continue the sustainable restoration of wader populations. Project Aim * To protect the breeding waders in the defined hotspot area through an agreed predator control programme between the 1st January and 30th June of each year of the contract on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender ("the Services"). * The defined hot spot area for this project centres upon the Authority's land mapped at Appendix 1 of the Invitation to Tender and referred to as the Breeding Wader Priority Protection Area ("BWPPA") along with any privately owned land situated adjacent or within close proximity, exhibiting suitable breeding wader habitat (c.400ha) (subject to consent). Project Objectives * Reduce predation pressure on breeding populations of: Eurasian Curlew, Common Snipe and Lapwing. * Implement effective, humane and compliant control of key predator species including: Fox, Carrion Crow, Magpie, Stoat, Weasel and Mink. * Maintain full compliance with wildlife, firearms and Health & Safety legislation. * Maintain accurate records of predator control activities and breeding wader numbers. * Work collaboratively with Estate staff, including the estate manager notified to the successful contractor (the Estate Manager), tenants, partners and stakeholders. Project Outcomes (3-year plus 2 years at option of Authority) * A reduction in seasonal predator activity within the Project Area. * Stable or increasing breeding territories and improved fledgling success. * Full legal compliance and professional delivery. * Complete, auditable predator control, and associated wader monitoring records, submitted to the Authority. * Evidence-based recommendations to improve future delivery. Project Area The core area of Service provision consists of: * BWPPA and * Suitable breeding habitat on private land which lies within close proximity or adjacent to the BWPPA (subject to consent). However, it is expected that a holistic predator management approach be adopted by the Contractor in respect of the predator control programme (to be agreed with the Authority), to help support the achievement of the Project Aims and Objectives. This approach envisages associated predator control activity taking place on wider Authority-owned land linked to the BWPPA, i.e. Lum Edge and Swallow Moss which lie immediately to the North West (see Location Plan included at Appendix 1 of the Invitation to Tender). Together the "Project Area" (c.500ha). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right in its absolute discretion to extend the contract by 2 further seasons (being (1) 1 January 2030 to 30 June 2030 and (2) 1 January 2030 to 30 June 2031), on giving at least 3 months' notice to the Contractor on the same price per Season as the initial contract, subject to a CPI adjustment from project commencement (1 January 2027) for the extended period of contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060135-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 77610000 - Trapping services - 90922000 - Pest-control services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2026 at 08:50 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060135-2026 - 5 Jun 2026 at 10:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053218-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060135-2026 26th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053218-2026 5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/looking-after/about-us/open-government/tenders Tender Notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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