Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca8-3f80-71dd-a46a-f7628a243c06/sssi-wetland-restoration-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # SSSI Wetland Restoration Framework [Forestry Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission) Pays 93% within 30 days Estimated value £800,000 Published 23 Feb 2022 Deadline Closed 30 Mar 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender We will be setting up a framework agreement for SSSI Wetland Restoration Work in the New Forest, which is part of Forestry England's South England Forest District. Our intention is to award a framework contract to up to three suppliers to deliver our programme of wetland restoration sites repairs and maintenance, together with the complete delivery of smaller restorations, for a period of 4 years from June 2022. Typical works will include: Bed level raising/partial drain infill and narrowing using hoggin/rejects Erosion nick point infilling using hoggin or heather bales Bed level raising/partial drain infill and narrowing/drain infill using heather bales Ford construction/repair ### Meander restoration ### Complete drain infill Bidders will need to have the machinery, experience and understanding to tackle this type of work on sites that are SSSI, SAC, SPA and Ramsar designated. A high standard of vegetation reinstatement skill is required. ## CPV classification Excavating and earthmoving work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f26c6df5-4644-43e9-a421-9a41d763b1e1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Forestry Commission: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-commission) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Treloweth Community Hall Alterations and Extension Project · Carn Brea Parish Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4991-71db-baac-ffae413f1c41/treloweth-community-hall-alterations-and-extension-project) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works)