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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender update |
| Buyer: | Durham County Council |
| Main Category: | Works |
| Procurement Method: | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender Status: |
| Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £4,300,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £5,160,000 |
| Release Date: | 8 May 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 3 June 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 22 May 2026 |
| Award Criteria: | The Council anticipates awarding a place on the framework to the top eight scoring bidding organisations scoring over 60% overall (subject to a minimum score of 40% out of 60% for the technical score and meeting all essential criteria. Quality 60% Pricing 35% Social Value 5% |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-068a94 |
| Notice Reference: | 042560-2026 |
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North Pennines National Landscape Partnership Peatland Restoration Framework
North Pennines National Landscape Partnership Peatland Restoration Framework
North Pennines National Landscape Partnership Peatland Restoration Framework
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The expected start date for the proposed Framework Agreement is 20th July 2026 The expected end date for the proposed Framework Agreement is 19th July 2028 Deadline for submission of questions or requests for clarification 3rd June 2026 at 1600 hours SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Note: late submissions will not be accepted. 12th June 2026 at 12 noon
The Council anticipates awarding a place on the framework to the top eight scoring bidding organisations scoring over 60% overall (subject to a minimum score of 40% out of 60% for the technical score and meeting all essential criteria. Quality 60% Pricing 35% Social Value 5%
| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
| Maximum operators: | 8 |
The Framework is for the provision of Peatland Restoration to Durham County Council and affiliated bodies. It is to deliver works for peatland restoration, including but not exclusively; fencing, supplying and spreading moss rich brash, reprofiling, supply and insulation of wooden, stone or coir dams, installation of peat dams and supply and spreading of lime, fertiliser and seed. The Council anticipates awarding a place on the framework to the top eight scoring bidding organisations scoring over 60% overall (subject to a minimum score of 40% out of 60% for the technical score and meeting all essential criteria). The initial duration of the proposed Framework Agreement is 2 years subject to the right of the Council (at its sole discretion) to exercise its option to extend for up to 2 x 12 months subject to funding. The Framework does not include any guarantee of any minimum volume of works, or any minimum expenditure. Furthermore, appointment under the Framework Agreement does not constitute a commitment by the Council, or any other contracting authority to the exclusive use of the Framework or an individual supplier for such requirements.
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