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NRW Peatlands Restoration Framework 2026-2034

Awarded to A.J Butler Contracting, Aaron Pughe, Camddwr Contractors Cyf +13 more

Natural Resources Wales(buyer)

Published
Published 16 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 3 September 2025
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Overview

Natural Resources Wales has awarded a £20 million framework contract for peatlands restoration services across Wales for the period 2026-2034, with works covering site preparation, restoration, and management services under CPV codes for construction and environmental services. The contract was awarded on 1 December 2025 to a consortium of 16 contractors including A.J Butler Contracting, Aaron Pughe, Camddwr Contractors Cyf, and multiple other regional environmental and construction firms.

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Lots (3)

  • Groundworks

    This Lot is for the skilful manipulation of peat and other wetland soil types with tracked excavators. A range of restoration techniques are required, including raising and stabilising water levels, re-vegetating of bare peat, stopping peat erosion and cutting of dominant vegetation on Welsh Peatlands. The methods proposed relate to un-forested and afforested upland blanket bog and lowland bogs and fens.

    £14,000,000Won by Net Zero (North)Won by Camddwr Contractors CyfWon by Chris HolgateWon by Cwm AgriculturalWon by Gwyn Roberts a’I Gwmni CyfWon by Making TraxWon by Terra FirmaWon by Owen Environmental

  • Vegetation / Scrub Management

    This framework Lot includes both chemical treatment and manual removal of scrub across often large open areas of peatland. NPAP require a flexible and skilled contractor base to carry all aspects of the works which includes to remove any encroaching scrub and tree species from the areas of deep peat that have managed to establish as a result of the damaged hydrology. The management of deciduous and coniferous tree species will prevent further drying of the peat body.

    £4,000,000Won by Camddwr Contractors CyfWon by Cwm AgriculturalWon by Jimmy Hughes ServicesWon by A.J Butler ContractingWon by Spencer QuantumWon by Tirwedd Sustainable Garden and Tree Services LLPWon by Wildbanks ConservationWon by Kehoe Countryside

  • Peatland Development

    This lot is a development lot for those contractors that are skilled machine operators but may have not had any direct experience of working on peatlands. The aim of this lot is to develop the market and provide training and dedicated contract management of works in order to upskill contractors for working on peatlands.

    £2,000,000Won by Aaron PugheWon by GT Jones

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£20,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
16 April 2025
Questions by
21 August 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Scrub-removal workExcavating and earthmoving workAgricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£20,000,000
Award date
1 December 2025
Contract period
30 October 2025 → 28 October 2033
Winners
  • A.J Butler Contracting
  • Aaron Pughe
  • Camddwr Contractors Cyf
  • Chris Holgate
  • Cwm Agricultural
  • GT Jones
  • Gwyn Roberts a’I Gwmni Cyf
  • Jimmy Hughes Services
  • Kehoe Countryside
  • Making Trax
  • Net Zero (North)
  • Owen Environmental
  • Spencer Quantum
  • Terra Firma
  • Tirwedd Sustainable Garden and Tree Services LLP
  • Wildbanks Conservation

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    30 January 2026

  2. Contract

    15 December 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    22 July 2025

  4. Planning Update

    29 April 2025

  5. Planning Update

    29 April 2025

  6. Planning Update

    17 April 2025

  7. Prior Information Notice

    16 April 2025

  8. Prior Information Notice

    16 April 2025

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