Tender

Garvald Peatland Restoration

TWEED FORUM

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Tender

26 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tweed Forum has initiated the Garvald Peatland Restoration tender process, aiming to restore a 230-hectare blanket bog at Garvald Farm within the Scottish Borders, specifically on the Rosebery Estate. This tender falls under the environmental protection category and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 21 April 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the tender outcomes being announced the same day at 2:00 PM. The restoration work is planned between November and March, aligning with bird nesting and shooting seasons to ensure minimal environmental disruption.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental works, conservation, and land management. The open procedure encourages a competitive bidding environment, suitable for companies with expertise in ecological restoration and project management. Successful bidders will have the chance to demonstrate their capabilities in a high-profile restoration project, potentially leading to further contracts and exposure in the industry. Organisations with strong technical qualifications and capacity to manage seasonal constraints will be well-positioned to capitalise on this tender opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Garvald Peatland Restoration

Notice Description

For the restoration of a 230-hectare area of blanket bog at Garvald Farm in the Scottish Borders. The farm is owned by Rosebery Estate and is managed mainly for driven grouse shooting and livestock grazing. Timing of the groundworks will be constrained by the bird nesting and shooting seasons, therefore, delivery of works is planned to be between November-March.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the restoration of a 230-hectare area of blanket bog at Garvald Farm in the Scottish Borders. The farm is owned by Rosebery Estate and is managed mainly for driven grouse shooting and livestock grazing. Timing of the groundworks will be constrained by the bird nesting and shooting seasons, therefore, delivery of works is planned to be between November-March.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794430
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526850
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

CPV Codes

45454100 - Restoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
TWEED FORUM
Contact Name
Hugh Martin
Contact Email
info@tweedforum.org
Contact Phone
+44 1896849723

Buyer Location

Locality
MELROSE
Postcode
TD6 9DF
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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