Cwm Pennant Peatland Restoration 2026-27: Hafod Hir

What this is

RSPB Cymru seeks a contractor to deliver peatland restoration works on the Cwm Pennant Estate in Wales, including blocking drainage ditches and gullies with peat or timber-reinforced dams, reprofiling peat hags, and contour bunding across approximately 706 hectares of protected moorland. The work involves excavator operations to raise water tables and restore blanket bog ecosystem function.

Key points

• Deadline: 11 August 2026 at 17:00 for electronic submission via Sell2Wales Postbox
• Scope: approximately 2,212 metres of various peatland restoration techniques (gully blocking, hag reprofiling, ditch blocking, peat pipe blocking, contour bunding) estimated at 39 machine days
• Location: Cwm Pennant Estate in Gwynedd/Powys, Wales (Berwyn SSSI protected area)
• No eligibility criteria or minimum qualifications specified in the notice
• No contract value, bid bond, or performance guarantee mentioned
• Estimated award date: 18 August 2026

Money

No contract value, minimum price, or financial estimate provided in the notice.

How to submit

Electronic submission via Sell2Wales Postbox facility (https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales). Suppliers must allow adequate time for uploading and submit well in advance of the 11 August 2026 17:00 deadline to avoid last-minute problems.

Classification

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