Tender

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - The Knockando and Craigmill Estate - Moray

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE - NATURESCOT

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Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Scottish Natural Heritage, operating under the name NatureScot, is currently at the tender stage for the restoration project titled "Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - The Knockando and Craigmill Estate - Moray". This project falls under the environmental protection category, relevant to the services industry. NatureScot, located in Edinburgh, UKM region, intends to complete the procurement via an open procedure, with electronic submissions required by 8th September 2025. The award notification is set for later that same day. The delivery location is specified within the UKM region, supporting environmental initiatives. The contract period is projected from 14th September 2026 to 18th December 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services and restoration. Those with expertise in peatland recovery activities will find this particularly beneficial. Companies well-versed in managing large-scale conservation projects are encouraged to compete, as the project promises alignment with sustainability goals, potentially fostering long-term partnerships with similar environmental agencies. Submission requires electronic communication, amplifying accessibility for digitally adept firms. As the project is contingent upon funding acquisition, businesses experienced in securing and managing such conditional contracts might have a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - The Knockando and Craigmill Estate - Moray

Notice Description

Peatland ACTION - Proposed Restoration - The Knockando and Craigmill Estate - Moray

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-r6ebe6-0000806669
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536626
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
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 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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