Scope
Reference
C30027
Description
Peatlands are the world's largest terrestrial carbon store. When in good condition, these habitats store carbon, as well as providing other ecosystem services. But degraded peatlands are a source of carbon emissions, in the UK this is in the region of 15 MtCO2e each year (2022). Peatlands support a unique but threatened biodiversity, with only peatlands in good or recovering condition supporting the full range of typical peatland species. The restoration of peatland habitats is therefore critical for achieving net zero commitments in and for meeting statutory targets around biodiversity and habitat.
This research project seeks to expand our evidence base when considering 'what good looks like' for peatland restoration projects. These findings will be used to test and develop a peatland restoration standard (what works, and what we should be aiming for in terms of restoration outcomes) alongside new technical guidelines for the sector
Contract 1. Peatland Restoration Standard and Technical Guidelines for England and Wales
Supplier
Contract value
- £562,304.62 excluding VAT
- £674,765.54 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 September 2025
Contract dates
- 10 September 2025 to 28 July 2027
- 1 year, 10 months, 19 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Bidwells LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZCB-5879-YWYR
Bidwell house, Trumpington Road,
Cambridge
CB2 9LD
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Peatland Restoration Standard and Technical Guidelines for England and Wales
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government