Tender

Peatland restoration training site at Breasclete, Lewis

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by Scottish Natural Heritage, a central purchasing body, is presently in the 'tender' stage. The contract, titled "Peatland restoration training site at Breasclete, Lewis," is focused on environmental protection within the works category. It involves training machine operators for peatland restoration on the Isle of Lewis. Interested parties need to submit electronic bids by 22 August 2025, noon, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 12:30 pm. The procurement follows an open procedure method and project work is to commence on 3 November 2025, concluding by 25 November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, environmental conservation, and training services, especially those with expertise in peatland restoration and machinery operations. The requirement for a principal contractor with capabilities in plant operation and site safety management makes it particularly suited for firms with established track records in managing environmentally-focused projects. Potential contractors have the chance to collaborate with a national body, which could enhance their portfolio and broaden their market reach.

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Notice Title

Peatland restoration training site at Breasclete, Lewis

Notice Description

Peatland restoration work at Breasclete, Lewis, delivered via a machine operator training project in November 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking a Principal Contractor, who is able to - a) provide and maintain suitable plant for the training site, and - b) provide an experienced peatland restoration machine operator/site supervisor to deliver the practical demonstrations. - c) fulfil the role of Principal Contractor in regards to site safety and management and to the satisfactory completion of the work - d) complete work left outstanding (if any), at the conclusion of the training element of the project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805692
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535736
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45112500 - Earthmoving work

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

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
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Mike Hordley
Contact Email
mike.hordley@nature.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

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

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