Tender

Proposed Peatland Restoration Murrister, Shetland

SHETLAND AMENITY TRUST

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Tender

26 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Amenity Trust is inviting tenders for the "Proposed Peatland Restoration Murrister, Shetland" project. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks services for the restoration of approximately 40 hectares of peatland at Murrister on the west mainland of Shetland. The open procedure method allows for written submissions until 27th March 2025, with the awarding period starting from 2nd April 2025. The project is categorised under environmental protection and involves significant health and safety considerations, requiring submission of CVs for machine operators and proof of previous relevant experience.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services and peatland restoration. Companies with a background in restoration projects and a strong focus on health and safety practices will find this contract beneficial for business growth. Successful bidders will gain valuable experience and recognition by working with the Shetland Amenity Trust, enhancing their industry reputation and building a portfolio of significant environmental restoration projects. Businesses that can demonstrate competence in the required work and provide detailed evidence of their capabilities are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project duration will span from August 2025 till February 2026, offering a considerable engagement period for the winning bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration Murrister, Shetland

Notice Description

Approx 40ha of peatland restoration at Murrister, on west mainland of Shetland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Approx 40ha of peatland restoration on the Murrister apportionment, West mainland, Shetland. See additional information document for details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791260
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524682
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

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
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 14 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND AMENITY TRUST
Contact Name
Sue White
Contact Email
sue.white@shetlandamenity.org
Contact Phone
+44 7917646303

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
Postcode
ZE1 0NY
Post Town
Lerwick
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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