RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Forest to Bog Peatland Restoration 2026-27: Bryn Fawnog

What this is

RSPB Cymru seeks a contractor for forest-to-bog peatland restoration works at Bryn Fawnog, Lake Vyrnwy. Work includes hydrology restoration on former conifer plantation on deep peat through stump augering and ground smoothing across approximately 17.5–28.5 hectares.

Key points

• Tender deadline: 14 August 2026, 17:00 (strict electronic submission via Sell2Wales Postbox).
• No explicit qualification or experience requirements stated in the notice.
• Work scope: peatland restoration (stump augering and ground smoothing) on ~17.5–28.5 hectares of former conifer plantation on deep peat.
• Estimated award date: 21 August 2026.
• Single-stage procedure; tenders accepted in English or Welsh.
• No bid bond, performance guarantee, or site tour requirements mentioned.

Money

Scope includes: Funded area – Ground Smoothing 12.7 ha, Dense stump augering 2.8 ha (~1,204 stumps), Sparse stump augering 2 ha (~88 stumps). Potential additional area – Ground Smoothing 5.5 ha, Dense stump augering 3.4 ha (~1,462 stumps), Sparse stump augering 2.1 ha (~93 stumps). No budget or price estimate disclosed.

How to submit

Electronic submission via Sell2Wales Postbox facility (https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales). Tenders must be received by 14 August 2026 at 17:00. Bidders should allow adequate time for uploading and submit well in advance of closing.

Classification

CPV 45000000 — Construction work 77000000 — Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services PowysWalesUK