Dorset Peat Partnership restoration works - Greenlands 2026
Description: Site works to restore the headwaters of the Greenlands mire system within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve, as part of a wider delivery programme led by the Dorset Peatland Partnership. The aim is to secure peat forming habitats, improve peat condition, slow flow rates and maximise Carbon capture within currently degraded mire systems. This will be achieved using a range of sensitive restoration techniques that are described in more detail in the attached restoration plans and project specifications. Activities include creating peat bunds and in-channel dams, mulching molinia vegetation and sallow tree removal. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience including of working in sensitive habitats on protected sites, proposed solution and cost. Full details including of how to apply are in the attached (read more...)
Summary: The procurement process for the "Dorset Peat Partnership restoration works - Greenlands 2026" is currently in the tender stage. This project is being managed by The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, with Gen Crisford as the contact point. The initiative aims to restore the Greenlands mire system within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The industry category includes Agricultural, farming, forestry, and related services. Interested parties should note the tender closing date is 9th July 2026, with the project scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 30th November 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, appropriate for values below the threshold, and the contract value is estimated at £74,000.