Research on Pump-Drained Lowland Peatlands and Seasonal Redistribution Potential

Awarded 18 May 2025

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Awarded18 May 2025
Value£114,688.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 11mo ago7mo term
Awarded 18 May 2025Expired 30 Nov 2025

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to Jacobs UK Ltd for research on pump-drained lowland peatlands, focusing on the potential for seasonal redistribution.

This contract is part of the Lowland Peat 3 (LP3) project, funded by Defra to address key evidence gaps associated with the feasibility of raising the water table at scale.

The contract value is AUD 114,688.

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