Tender

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration Coignafearn Estate Phases 3-5 - Highland

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE - NATURESCOT

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Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage, operating as NatureScot, has initiated a tender for the "Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration Coignafearn Estate Phases 3-5" in the Highland region. This contract opportunity falls under the environmental protection category and is designated with CPV classification 90700000. The procurement process is in the tender stage and employs an open procedure for acquiring services. The tender process is facilitated through electronic submissions, available until 28 August 2025, at 11:00. The subsequent award period will commence on 28 August 2025, from 12:30. The contract, subject to funding availability, is intended to run from 1 September 2026 to 15 March 2029.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental restoration and services related to peatland rehabilitation. With a focus on open procurement, businesses that can deliver efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective environmental services are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Organisations involved in environmental conservation, ecological planning, and land restoration will find this tender particularly attractive. Engaging in such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio and establish a foothold in ongoing and future environmental projects within the UK. Moreover, the electronic submission and bidding process are streamlined to facilitate participation from diverse and remote bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration Coignafearn Estate Phases 3-5 - Highland

Notice Description

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration Coignafearn Estate Phases 3-5 - Highland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender Process for Proposed Restoration. Please see SoR for all detail relating to this opportunity. All Questions and Answers pertaining to the SoR, other than site visit, should be submitted via this PCS portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805728
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535738
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE - NATURESCOT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peatlandactiontender@nature.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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