Contract for Service to develop a nature restoration framework, ensuring complementarity with existing land use programmes, including the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP)

Contract for Service to develop a nature restoration framework, ensuring complementarity with existing land use programmes, including the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP)

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is seeking a contractor to develop a nature restoration framework that complements existing land use programs, including the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP). The framework should provide genuine additionality to CAP-funded actions and ensure seamless delivery for farmers and landowners while safeguarding public and European funding accountability.

## Scope & Deliverables * Develop a framework for studying the feasibility of a new, predominantly state-funded approach to nature restoration * Conduct an initial assessment of CAP as a tool for peatland restoration * Identify key structural weaknesses in the farmer-as-beneficiary model for large-scale capital restoration works * Develop alternative design models for a new framework to support nature restoration and conservation * Pilot design and implementation of the new framework * Evaluate and learn from the pilot

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: The contractor should have expertise in nature restoration, conservation, and policy development * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: The contractor should have experience in developing and implementing policy frameworks and conducting research studies

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €55,000 * Submission deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026 * Contract duration: Not stated * Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Not stated * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Tender documents, proposal for nature restoration mechanism, and any additional documents specified in the tender

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit contractors with experience in policy development and research studies, particularly those with expertise in nature restoration and conservation. * Opportunities: The contract may provide a chance to develop a new framework for nature restoration and conservation, which could have a significant impact on the environment. * Risks: The contractor may face challenges in developing a framework that complements existing land use programs and ensures seamless delivery for farmers and landowners.

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