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Proposed Peatland Restoration - Althanarra Phase 1

STRUTT & PARKER

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Proposed Peatland Restoration - Althanarra Phase 1 was initiated by Strutt & Parker, located in Inverness. This project, under the industry category of services, focused on the restoration of upland peatland covering approximately 202 hectares in Altnaharra, Sutherland, Scotland. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the key contract value was £58,120.90, signed on 1st October 2025. The tendering process concluded with the contract being awarded to ACM Plant Hire, marked as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The restoration project entailed significant restoration work on a site previously affected by artificial drainage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those focused on land restoration and management. Businesses with expertise in peatland rehabilitation, drainage, and ecological restoration would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement invited electronic submissions, which implies a streamlined process for interested businesses. Such projects not only offer direct financial benefits through contract execution but also enhance business profiles in sustainable land management and environmental conservation, providing a platform for further growth and reputation enhancement.

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Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Althanarra Phase 1

Notice Description

Proposed peatland restoration works on Althanarra Phase 1

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project involves the restoration of ~202ha of upland peatland. The site is found at grid reference NC 515 396, and sits between around 160 m and 246 m above sea level to the east of Loch Meadie, along the Altnaharra to Loch Hope road. The area has previously been cut with artificial drains. The total extent of artificial drains is 21.86km. There is a further 595m of gullies and 1.19km of haggs to be restored.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792044
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540775
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£58,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRUTT & PARKER
Contact Name
Martyn Donaldson
Contact Email
christopher.kennedy@struttandparker.com, martyn.donaldson@struttandparker.com
Contact Phone
+44 7570065886, +44 7818254661

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 6AA
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACM PLANT HIRE

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