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Proposed Peatland Restoration, Coull Farm, Isle of Islay, 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) has initiated a public procurement process for the Proposed Peatland Restoration project at Coull Farm, Isle of Islay, Argyll. The project falls under the environmental protection category and is currently at the tender stage. The primary focus is on restoring the blanket bog habitat at Coull Farm with work scheduled for winter 2025/26. Interested contractors must submit their proposals electronically by 23rd April 2025 at 12:00 PM. The buying organisation, ACT, is headquartered at Kilmory Industrial Estate, Lochgilphead, Argyll. Key dates include the contract award notification on 25th April 2025 and projected project start on 1st September 2025, running until 28th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and peatland conservation. Suitable contractors will be required to undertake extensive peat bank reprofiling, drain and gully blocking, and other restoration techniques. Businesses with expertise in these areas, robust health and safety procedures, and the capability to handle the specific requirements detailed in the procurement documentation will find this tender an excellent growth opportunity. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate their technical and economic suitability as per the Statement of Requirements are encouraged to participate in this open procedure.

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Notice Title

Proposed Peatland Restoration, Coull Farm, Isle of Islay, Argyll

Notice Description

This tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to carry out peatland restoration on Coull Farm, Isle of Islay. Coull Farm contains blanket bog habitat and the restoration work will consist of work on two subsites, in winter 2025/26. Coull 4 is the northern-most subsite is 53.8ha. The Coull 3 subsite is approximately 500m south of the aforementioned subsite, is 94.3ha

Lot Information

Lot 1

The restoration work will consist of work on two subsites, in winter 2025/26. Coull 4 is the northern-most subsite is 53.8ha with a central grid reference of NR 217 661 (Figs 1 and 3). Coull 3 subsite is approximately 500m south of the aforementioned subsite, is 94.3ha with a central grid reference of NR 213 650 (Figs 1 and 2). The predominant restoration feature for both subsites is peat bank reprofiling as peat extraction has been extensive. Other restoration techniques that will be undertaken include drain blocking, gully blocking and reprofiling and shallow trench bunding. Peat depths are generally deep with the average peat depth across both subsites falling between a 2.5-3m depth range.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795898
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544695
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
£120,554 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 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
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

IAIN MACPHERSON & SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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