Tender

Proposed Peatland Restoration at Loch Awe / Ledbeg (Assynt)

ASSYNT FOUNDATION

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Tender

21 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Assynt Foundation is seeking contractors for the “Proposed Peatland Restoration at Loch Awe / Ledbeg (Assynt)” project in the Highlands. This tender falls under the services category and focuses on habitat restoration. The tender is currently in the active stage with proposals expected electronically. Key deadlines include a submission deadline on 14th April 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract’s performance period is set from 31st August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The site for the work is located at Loch Awe and Ledbeg in Assynt, Sutherland, with significant works involving the restoration of peatlands by blocking and re-profiling drainage areas and eroded peat hags.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in ecological restoration, particularly those experienced with peatland rehabilitation projects. With precise deliverables such as the creation of peat bunds and erosion control, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise and the ability to deploy fieldwork teams efficiently are well-suited to compete. The open procedure ensures a fair bidding process, offering an excellent opportunity for qualified vendors to enhance their portfolio and establish a working relationship with the Assynt Foundation, a community-focused charity and landowner in the Scottish Highlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration at Loch Awe / Ledbeg (Assynt)

Notice Description

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Loch Awe and Ledbeg, Assynt, Highlands (combination of artificial drains and erosion)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Proposed Peatland Restoration - Loch Awe and Ledbeg, Assynt, Highlands. The work involves a combination of blocking and 'zipping' of drainage grips - approximately 43km length, as well as areas of peatland erosion requiring gully blocking and reprofiling of exposed hags (approximately 800 peat bunds and 10km of hags / peat cuttings). There is also an area of approximately 7.4 hectares intense gullying and bare peat that requires sensitive restoration. In total the site footprint (30m buffer) is approximately 213 hectares.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793824
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526524
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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

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
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
ASSYNT FOUNDATION
Contact Name
Lewis MacAskill
Contact Email
lmackaskill@assyntfoundation.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7590491010

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTHERLAND
Postcode
IV27 4LR
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
North, West and Central Sutherland
Westminster Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Further Information

Notice Documents

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