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Proposed Peatland Restoration, Caladh, Tighnabruich, Argyll

ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Proposed Peatland Restoration, Caladh, Tighnabruich, Argyll." This project falls under the environmental protection industry category and will take place in Caladh, Tighnabruich, Argyll. The restoration encompasses approximately 229 hectares of peatland, divided into two phases across the years 2025-2027. Key submission deadlines include a tender period ending on 11th April 2025, with the award period starting the same day. The project will run from 1st September 2025 to 28th February 2027. Interested parties should note the planned tenderers' site visit on 1st April 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and submissions must be made electronically.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental restoration services, particularly those with expertise in peatland restoration. Contractors capable of managing substantial land restoration projects, adhering to strict performance and health and safety requirements, and with the ability to meet the detailed Statement of Requirements will be well-suited for this contract. The project allows businesses to demonstrate their technical proficiency and gain recognition in the environmental sector. The successful completion of this contract can also lead to future opportunities within similar procurement processes managed by public authorities.

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Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration, Caladh, Tighnabruich, Argyll

Notice Description

Proposed restoration of approx 229ha of peatland. The contract is split into two phases. Year 1 2025-26 totals 138.8ha and Year 2 2026-27 totals 90.2ha.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to carry out peatland restoration on Caladh landholding. Caladh contains blanket bog habitat and is located approx. 3km north of Tighnabruaich on the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll. The site elevation ranges from 240-450m and is bounded by forestry blocks on Glean Caladh Farm land and the Archarossan Forest. For the purposes of restoration work, the holding has been split into two phases, to be carried out in winter 2025/26 and winter 2026/27. Phase 1 is a total of 138.8ha and is located on the upper section of the site (central grid reference NR 980 768). Phase 2 is a total of 90.2ha and is located on the lower section of the site (central grid reference NR 985 756).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794033
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544688
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
£519,280 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)
Contact Name
DB Deb Baker, Deb Baker
Contact Email
deb@act-now.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07748392475

Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA31 8SH
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETZERO(NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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