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Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Coignafearn Estate, involves an open procedure for the "Proposed Peatland Restoration - Coignafearn Estate - Allt Calder Phase 6". This tender falls under the industry category of "Restoration work" and aims to restore a 100-hectare area of complex blanket bog within the Monadhliaths. Key dates include a tender period that ends on 31st August 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the notification of the preferred contractor set for 14th September 2026. Located at the Coignafearn Estate, Inverness, United Kingdom, this project offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the environmental services and restoration sectors to engage in a significant eco-restoration initiative.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in earthmoving, environmental improvement works, and peatland restoration. The project's focus on mitigating hagg and gully erosion, as well as addressing bare peat and micro-erosion, presents potential growth avenues for contractors proficient in such techniques. Given the open procurement method and electronic submission processes, this opportunity is well-suited for forward-thinking enterprises ready to showcase their expertise in sustainable environmental practices. Additionally, the integration of electronic invoicing and ordering streamlines participation in this pivotal project, fostering business expansion within the environmentally focused sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Coignafearn Estate - Allt Calder Phase 6

Notice Description

Coignafearn Estate is looking for a suitably qualified contractor to carry out peatland restoration on a single 100ha phase of complex blanket bog in the Monadhliaths proposed to start in April 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A single 100ha phase of complex blanket bog restoration in the Monadhliaths. A range of restoration techniques are proposed to treat hagg and gully erosion; bare peat; and micro-erosion. This site has previously had drains restored and is part of a wider peatland restoration programme on the Estate covering approximately 750ha.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072646-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09112200 - Peat

45112500 - Earthmoving work

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

45454100 - Restoration work

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COIGNAFEARN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS,
Postcode
IV13 7YB
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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