Elan Valley Peatland helicopter lifts

What this is

Elan Valley Trust seeks qualified helicopter operators to conduct underslung airlifts of timber materials (600 Larch logs, approximately 100 lifts) for Peatland Restoration Works in Mid Wales, September 2026. The work involves transporting materials from lift location (SN 87736 73284) to drop location (SN 82838 71437), with loads of approximately 800kg per lift.

Key points

• Deadline for bid submission: 31 July 2026
• Work execution: September 2026 (weather dependent)
• Scope: 100 helicopter underslung lifts of timber materials (600 Larch logs total)
• Load specification: approximately 800kg per lift; individual logs 4.8m × 20cm diameter × 125kg
• Lift and drop locations specified by grid reference in Mid Wales (SN 87736 73284 to SN 82838 71437)
• Bidders must demonstrate suitable qualifications and experience in underslung airlifts

Money

Estimated scope: 600 Larch logs to be transported via helicopter; approximately 100 lifts at 800kg per load; per-log specification: 4.8m length, 20cm diameter, 125kg weight. Budget/contract value not stated in available text.

How to submit

Completed documents must be returned to Elan Valley Trust, Elan Estate Office, Elan Village, Rhayader LD6 5HP, UK. Contact: Iona Blockley, iona.blockley@elanvalley.org.uk, +44 1597811527. Deadline: 31 July 2026.

Contract period

Single operation scheduled for September 2026, subject to weather conditions. Approximately 100 helicopter lifts required.

Classification

Mid WalesElan Valley