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LPS CAS - Peatland Restoration in the Forest of Bowland

Lancashire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Lancashire County Council

Buyer Address: PO Box 100, County Hall, Preston, UKD45, PR1 0LD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: CAS Procurement Team

Contact Email: casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1192000.0 GBP
Gross: 1430400 GBP
Published
10 Jul 2025, 16:08
Deadline
29 Jul 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This procurement is required for peatland restoration projects in the Forest of Bowland. Works are required to take place between mid September 2025 and mid March 2026. Works are not permitted outside of these times due to access restrictions to the land. The scope of the work covers reprofiling work, peat dams/grip blocking, peat bunding and stone dams and stone baffles. Work is required in 4 geographical areas that cover approximately 408 hectares in total. Lancashire County Council is seeking experienced contractors who must be able to provide evidence and references for undertaking similar projects. Restrictions are also in place for the type of machinery to be used on the fells. All information is published in the tender documents including site plans and full details of the Scope.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039083-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - Peatland Restoration Lee Fell

Lot Description: Lot 1 - Peatland restoration at Lee Fell in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 72 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 158,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 189,600

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-15T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Lot 2 - Peatland restoration - Birch Bank

Lot Description: Lot 2 - Peatland restoration at Birch Bank in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 127 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 328,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 393,600

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2026-03-15T23:59:59Z

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Lot 3 - Peatland restoration - Calf Clough

Lot Description: Lot 3 - Peatland restoration at Calf Clough in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 61.5 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 214,000

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 256,800

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2026-03-15T23:59:59Z

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Lot 4 - Peatland restoration - Burn Fell End

Lot Description: Lot 4 - Peatland restoration at Burn Fell End in the Forest of Bowland across an area of approximately 148 hectares. Works are required to take place between September 2025 and March 2026.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value: GBP 492,000

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 590,400

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2026-03-15T23:59:59Z

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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