Sandford Heath Peatland Restoration

Natural England
London
Open procedure
8 December 2025 to 31 March 2026

Felling and extraction of coniferous tree cover across 2.52 hectares of peaty soil, including the removal of non-native Scots pine and beech. The project involves infilling drainage channels using existing spoil banks and arisings, flailing Molinia tussocks, and creating a pilot channel to restore natural water flow paths. Approximately 25 veteran trees are to be retained on-site.

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Awarded value: £60k; As published
Published: 1 October 2025
Awarded: 4 December 2025; CD Forestry & Environmental Ltd
Contract length: 4 months; Ends 31 March 2026

What the contract covers

Works contract

Provision of specialist forestry, tree felling, and peatland restoration services for environmental conservation and habitat management projects.

Felling and extraction of coniferous tree cover over peaty soils
Infill of drainage channels using existing spoil banks and some arisings from felling works
Flailing/foraging of Mollinia tussocks
Creation of a pilot channel to encourage flow toward central flowpaths

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Works contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 4 months
Contract dates: 8 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Works
CPV codes: 45111213

Services in this contract

Peatland, mire and heathland restoration worksMain service£92k typicalPeatland restoration: conifer felling, drain infill, tussock flailing and pilot channel

Lifecycle

Published
1 October 2025
Contract awardedto CD Forestry & Environmental Ltd
4 December 2025
Contract starts
8 December 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2026

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Natural England

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/327938/sandford-heath-peatland-restoration
Buyer reference: C32179
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a58f
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Natural England. Sandford Heath Peatland Restoration. Contract award, 1 October 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/327938/sandford-heath-peatland-restoration (accessed 5 November 2026).