Dorset Peat Partnership restoration works - Agglestone 2025

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Description

Site works to restore sections of the Agglestone mire system within the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve, as part of a wider project led by the Dorset Peatland Partnership. The aim is to reconnect drained mire habitat, raise water levels, slow flow rates and maximise Carbon capture within currently degraded mire systems. This will be achieved using a range of sensitive restoration techniques that are described in more detail in the attached project specifications. Activities include mulching Molinia, excavating pilot channels, ditch infill and installing culverted footpath crossings. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience including of working in sensitive habitats on protected sites, proposed solution and cost. Full details including of how to apply are in the attached Request for Proposals document.

CPV Codes

• 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
• 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
• 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Request for proposal - RFP1 summary NT RFP1 Agglestone Mire Restoration 2025.pdf Project specification, including maps, breakdowns and locations of restoration features Specification_Agglestone_2025.pdf Pre-construction Information. Draft summary of identified risks and mitigation measures, to form part of CDM administration. Pre-Construction_Information - Agglestone_mire_2025.pdf Map showing location of the project site and access routes Agglestone access map.pdf Bill of quantity - please fill this in as part of tender submissions BoQ_Agglestone2025.xlsx Historic Environment Assessment Report for Agglestone mire 044-10_11_Agglestone Mire and Knowle Valley_v1.pdf Overlay of Historic Environment Assessment maps and project plan maps Peat HEA yr3 overlay Agglestone.pdf National Trust Environment Site Rules Environmental site rules.pdf Unexploded ordnance, methodologies, and procedures Unexploded ordnance, methodologies, and procedures.pdf