Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ced-d0a7-738c-a817-329631ab44a1/gb-bristol-dorset-peat-partnership-mire-restoration closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Bristol: Dorset Peat Partnership - Mire Restoration [Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-england-for-and-on-behalf-of-the-forestry-commission) Estimated value £100,000 to £500,000 Published 3 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 3 May 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Forestry England are looking to deliver mire habitat restoration across five sites in Dorset from August 2024 to February 2025. These sites are part of the wider Dorset Peat Partnership Project, but the restoration work on these five sites will be tendered, procured and managed by Forestry England. This work is being funded by Natural England under the Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme. (All invoices will be paid by Forestry England under our standard 30 day payment terms. We will then submit quarterly claims through the DPP to the NFCPGS.) - Lot 1 sites are within the Ringwood Beat (Whitesheet, Gotham, Cannon Hill). Preparatory tree and scrub clearance will have been completed in advance of the required restoration work for all sites. - Lot 2 sites are within the Wareham Beat (Oakers Bog, Greenlands West). Preparatory tree and scrub clearance will have been completed in advance of the required restoration work for all sites. The work required on each of these sites and the broad timings are listed below. •Drain infill using existing spoil banks (late summer/autumn) •Partial drain infill by creating peat plugs along drain lines (late summer/autumn) •Reprofile deep gullies (late summer/autumn) •Molinia flailing (late summer/autumn) •Ridge and furrow interruption (autumn/winter) Bidders will need to be able to deliver all aspects of the work required on the site. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification Excavating and earthmoving work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a9d795fc-15e1-4f98-bd27-6356bcc3af41) 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. 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