Tender

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Ben Mor Coigach Peatland Restoration Phase 2 - Highlands - Scottish Wildlife Trust

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE - NATURESCOT

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Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage - NatureScot is currently seeking tenders for Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration Phase 2 at Ben Mor Coigach, located in the Highlands, under the industry category of Environmental Protection. This opportunity is in the tender stage with submissions being accepted electronically until 25th August 2025 at 09:00 AM. The procurement is structured as an open procedure, and services are anticipated to commence on 1st September 2026, lasting until 1st February 2027, contingent on funding. Interested parties must adhere to the submission guidelines provided through Public Contracts Scotland.

The tender offers significant business prospects for enterprises specialising in environmental restoration and services related to peatland conservation. Companies with expertise in restoration projects and knowledge of environmental sustainability will find this tender particularly suited to their growth strategies. As the procurement process encourages electronic submissions, businesses equipped with digital compliance systems will benefit in expediting their application processes. This creates an ideal opportunity for service-oriented companies aiming to expand their portfolio in the environmental sector within the UK, especially in the Highlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Ben Mor Coigach Peatland Restoration Phase 2 - Highlands - Scottish Wildlife Trust

Notice Description

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - Ben Mor Coigach Peatland Restoration Phase 2 - Highlands - Scottish Wildlife Trust

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-r6ebe6-0000806647
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536628
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
8 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 1-6 months
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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