--- title: "Peatland Partnership project Ecologist" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-154107" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154107" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154107.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154107.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MONTGOMERYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST" published: "2025-07-29" --- # Peatland Partnership project Ecologist Buyer: MONTGOMERYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-154107 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-154107) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-154107.json) ## Summary The Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust, a key buyer in this procurement process, is inviting tenders for a "Peatland Partnership project Ecologist" to support the Wales Peatland Action project. This initiative, based in Welshpool within the Cambrian mountains, requires a qualified ecologist to perform comprehensive surveys and develop management plans aimed at peatland restoration. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions expected by 13th August 2025, followed by the award period ending on 15th August 2025. This project is funded by the National Peatland Action Programme and Natural Resources Wales and aligns with the Welsh Government's strategic goals. Noteworthy milestone dates include the completion of fieldwork by 31st October 2025, draft plans by 20th November 2025, and final plans by 28th February 2026. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in ecological surveys, natural resource management, and wildlife preservation. Given its open procurement method, the contract encourages individual firms or consortiums with expertise in peatland and ecological management to participate. The project’s significant scope, covering an area of 1,073 hectares, presents a substantial venture for organisations in the ecological and environmental services industry. Businesses adept in hydrological surveys, habitat management, and conservation planning are well-suited to leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and contribute to vital environmental objectives in Wales. ## Notice Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust is looking for a suitably experienced ecologist to carry out ecological, peat and hydrological surveys and use this information, along with existing data, to write peatland restoration and habitat management plans for an area of the Cambrian mountains totalling 1,073ha. Fieldwork to be completed by 31st October 2025. Draft plans to be produced by 20th November 2025. Final plans completed by 28th February 2026.This is a Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust managed project, part of Wales Peatland Action, a response to the Climate and Nature emergencies funded through the National Peatland Action Programme and Natural Resources Wales, on behalf of Welsh Government.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=154107. (WA Ref:154107)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154107 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MONTGOMERYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST | | Locality | WELSHPOOL | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY21 7JP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Powys | | Electoral ward | Welshpool Castle | | Westminster constituency | Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 09112200 - Peat - 71355000 - Surveying services - 79311000 - Survey services - 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services - 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services ## Release History - 29 Jul 2025 at 14:53 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154107 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL531271&idx=1 29th July 2025 - Ecologist contract brief document ## Notice URLs - https://www.montwt.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=154107 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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