MFF165 2025-2031 Ground Works Open Framework

Description

1.This Open Framework ('OFW') Invitation for Tender is for the undertaking of Ground Works on restoration Work Sites around the Peak District and South Pennines SAC, with the aim to restore hydrology, stabilise and revegetate bare peat, and increase biodiversity on the Sites.
2. The OFW Works comprise the following Elements (see 1.5 of Section 1 of the ITT):
2.1.	 	Supply and delivery of Materials required to complete the Works, unless otherwise stated.
2.2.	 	Appropriate storage of Materials, as necessary.
2.3.	 	Supply and delivery of suitable Trackway for storing materials on (if required).
2.4.	 	Forwarding of Materials and Equipment required to complete the Works to and within Works Sites, excluding Airlifting
2.5.	 	Planning the Aerial load lifting Works, including marking out drop locations and working in collaboration with the Authorities Airlifting Contractor to deliver the works
2.6.	 	Marshalling of Aerial load lifting, including materials drops
2.7.	 	Construction of stone dams into gullies 
2.8.	 	Construction of peat Dams into gullies
2.9.	 	Construction of Bunds 
2.10.	Construction of Natural Fibre Log Dams into gullies 
2.11.	Construction of Heather Bale Dams into gullies 
2.12.	Construction of Timber Dams into gullies 
2.13.	Construction of Large leaky Dams into gullies 
2.14.	Re-profiling of hags and gully sides 
2.15.	Cutting or flailing of vegetation and/or windrowing or collection of cut vegetation.
2.16.	Spreading of Heather Brash on bare peat 
2.17.	Spreading of Lime, Seed, and Fertiliser 
2.18.	Planting of Sphagnum Plug plants 
2.19.	Planting of Sedge and Dwarf Shrub Plug plants 
2.20.	Removing invasive species such as Sitka Spruce, Bracken or Rhododendron
2.21.	General Machine Works:
2.21.1.	Loading and unloading of materials.
2.21.2.	Transporting materials by tractor and trailer (on or off road)
2.21.3.	Moving materials by low ground pressure all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
2.21.4.	Excavation such as ditching and digging
2.21.5.	Chain harrowing
2.21.6.	Rolling
2.21.7.	Flattening ruts or bumps with digger bucket
2.22.	General Labour:
2.22.1.	Digging
2.22.2.	Collecting waste materials
2.22.3.	Surveying
2.22.4.	Marking out helicopter drop locations
Please see Invitation to Tender for further details