Tender

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Loch Arkaig - Gusach Phase 2 - Highland

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE - NATURESCOT

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Tender

28 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage - NatureScot is soliciting tenders for the "Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Loch Arkaig - Gusach Phase 2 - Highland" project. This procurement is in the environmental protection industry category and is particularly focused on regions within the UK, specifically Edinburgh and Highland. The procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24th March 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract notice was published on 28th February 2025. The contract period is expected to run from 22nd September 2025 to 16th February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, specifically those with expertise in peatland restoration. Companies specialising in sustainable ecological solutions and environmental engineering stand to benefit greatly from this contract. The open procedure allows for wide participation, enabling businesses to compete on their technical merits and project management capabilities. Firms that are adept in electronic submissions and can comply with detailed Statement of Requirements will find this tender fitting to showcase their expertise and potentially engage in long-term partnerships with landowners and conservation bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Loch Arkaig - Gusach Phase 2 - Highland

Notice Description

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Loch Arkaig - Gusach Phase 2 - Highland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender Process for Proposed Restoration. Please see SoR for all detail relating to this opportunity. All Questions and Answers pertaining to the SoR, other than site visit, should be submitted via this PCS portal. Please note that Questions may take min of 3 days in which to provide Answers, but we will seek to respond as soon as possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791916
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524923
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
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 16 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
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE - NATURESCOT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peatlandactiontender@nature.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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